Method and system of merging memory cells into multi-bit registers in an integrated circuit layout

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A method and system of merging one-bit cells in an integrated circuit layout, comprising a database to store the layout, a placer in communication with the database to update the layout, and a merger in communication with the placer. The merger is configured to: identify a set of one-bit cells in the integrated circuit layout; determine a set of merge cells, from among the identified set of one-bit cells, to be merged into a multi-bit register, the determination of the set of merge cells being based on each merge cell being located within a merge distance from each of the other merge cells in the set of merge cells, and each merge cell sharing a clock with the other merge cells in the set of merge cells; and generate instructions to the placer for merging the set of merge cells to form the multi-bit register in the integrated circuit layout.

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MICROSEMI SOLUTIONS (U S ) INCONE ENTERPRISE ALISO VIEJO CA 92656

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Chang, Howard Shih Hao Vancouver, CA 4 19
Chhokar, Kanwaldeep Singh Surrey, CA 1 5
Cho, Yoo Ho Vancouver, CA 1 5
De, La Merced Redentor Ottawa, CA 1 5
Wagner, Kenneth David Ottawa, CA 2 9

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