Multiple voltage integrated circuit and design method therefor

Details Multiple voltage integrated circuit and design method therefor Multiple voltage integrated circuit and design method therefor

2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Do, Thuan (Department: 2825)

Computer-aided design and analysis of circuits and semiconductor

Nanotechnology related integrated circuit design

C716S030000, C716S030000, C716S030000

Reexamination Certificate

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07111266

ABSTRACT:
An integrated circuit (IC) design, method and program product for reducing IC design power consumption. The IC is organized in circuit rows. Circuit rows may include a low voltage island powered by a low voltage (Vddl) supply and a high voltage island powered by a high voltage (Vddh) supply. Circuit elements including cells, latches and macros are placed with high or low voltage islands to minimize IC power while maintaining overall performance. Level converters may be placed with high voltage circuit elements.

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