Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor – Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Chiang, Jack (Department: 2825)
Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor
Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design
C716S030000, C716S030000, C430S005000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10905474
ABSTRACT:
Methods, systems, program products are disclosed that control placement of dummy shapes about sensitive circuit elements such that the dummy shapes are at least substantially similar for each circuit element even though the dummy shapes are auto-generated. In one embodiment, the invention includes providing dummy shape pattern pitch information to a designer, and allowing placement of circuit elements at integer multiples of one or more of the pitches such that the dummy shapes are at least substantially similar about each instance of the circuit element. Another embodiment includes allowing placement of a marker about a circuit element to indicate an area in which dummy shapes are to be substantially identical, and then using the marker to place the circuit element. Dummy shapes generated within the marker ensure substantially identical dummy shapes for each instance of the circuit element. The invention also includes the integrated circuits formed.
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Canale Anthony
Chiang Jack
Hoffman Warnick & D'Alessandro LLC
International Business Machines - Corporation
Levin Naum B.
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