Optimization of circuit designs using a continuous spectrum of library cells
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Sep 22, 2009
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Nov 16, 2006
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Jul 20, 2006
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May 30, 2003
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The present invention comprises a method of optimizing a circuit design having a plurality of library cells. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a plurality of logically equivalent cells that vary in at least one design parameter, the plurality of logically equivalent cells having a relatively continuous spectrum of values of one of the design parameters, evaluating a selected characteristic of the circuit design; and replacing a cell in the circuit design with a cell an equivalent cell.
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