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Dummy gate placement methodology to enhance integrated circuit performance

US9496142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2014
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2117/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for increasing the performance of an integrated circuit by reducing the number of dummy gate geometries next to transistors in the speed path of an integrated circuit.

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