Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor – Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-27
2008-11-18
Dinh, Paul (Department: 2825)
Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor
Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design
C716S030000, C716S030000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07454721
ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus, and computer program product for optimizing the layout of an integrated circuit design. Base ground rules and recommended ground rules are prioritized according to the impact they have on the yield of the integrated circuit design. The layout is optimized according to the prioritized base ground rules and recommended ground rules.
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Hibbeler Jason D.
Narayan Rani
Walker Robert F.
Dinh Paul
Greenblum & Bernstein P.L.C.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Sandoval Patrick
Simmons Ryan K.
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