Layout apparatus for LSI using cell library and method therefor

Details Layout apparatus for LSI using cell library and method therefor Layout apparatus for LSI using cell library and method therefor

1997-05-30

2000-02-29

Teska, Kevin J.

39550019, G06F 1750

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ABSTRACT:
A layout apparatus comprises a cluster dividing unit for dividing a semiconductor integrated circuit into clusters; and a cell selecting unit which collates the connection relation of the clusters obtained by the cluster dividing unit with the connection relation of the clusters in the cells stored in the cell library to select a cell with which the connection relation of clusters conform as circuit blocks to form the semiconductor integrated circuit, and combines the circuit blocks to make layout of the semiconductor integrated circuit.

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