Modification of integrated circuits

Details Modification of integrated circuits Modification of integrated circuits

2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Siek, Vuthe (Department: 2825)

Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor

Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design

C716S030000

Reexamination Certificate

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07039881

ABSTRACT:
A process for modifying the design of integrated circuits includes the steps of mapping cells of an old circuit against a library of new cells (134) and replacing at least some of the old cells with new cells having the same logical function as the old cells (156), while maintaining the electrical connections between those cells. The geometry of the electrical connections between the cells is then re-routed (168).

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