Method of optimizing customizable filler cells in an...

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2006-06-29

2008-10-28

Lin, Sun J (Department: 2825)

Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor

Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design

C716S030000, C716S030000

Reexamination Certificate

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07444609

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for optimizing customizable filler cells in an integrated circuit physical design process. In particular, a filler cell placement algorithm of the present disclosure is utilized in the method to optimize the customizable filler cells in a circuit layout. The filler cell placement algorithm performs the operation of selecting a starting point within a given circuit layout, selecting a direction in which the position of logic cells is adjusted, adjusting the position of logic cells and, thereby, combining filler cells in order to increase the accumulated area thereof; suspending the adjustment operation when a customizable filler cell is formed; and resuming the adjustment operation from the point of the newly formed customizable filler cell. Additionally, a method of optimizing the locations, number, and distribution of the customizable filler cells in an integrated circuit design by use of the filler cell placement algorithm is provided.

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