Circuit group design methodologies

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2005-06-21

2005-06-21

Thompson, A. M. (Department: 2825)

Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor

Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design

C716S030000, C716S030000

Reexamination Certificate

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06910199

ABSTRACT:
A group based design methodology and system. In one embodiment the groups have predefined layout characteristics and are sometimes amalgamated into functions. Integrated circuits are designed by placing groups and functions into a layout space.

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