Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating electronic device or electrical system – Circuit simulation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-05-28
2010-11-30
Bahta, Kidest (Department: 2123)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating electronic device or electrical system
Circuit simulation
C716S030000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07844438
ABSTRACT:
A method to analyze and correct dynamic power grid variations in an IC includes performing a dynamic power grid analysis of the circuit, identifying an excessive dynamic power grid voltage fluctuation from the analysis, and modifying the circuit to reduce the excessive dynamic power grid fluctuation.
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Tseng Kenneth
Verghese Nishath
Bahta Kidest
Cadence Design Systems Inc.
Ortiz-Rodriguez Carlos
Vista IP Law Group LLP
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