Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2003-2009
Title: Hsiu-Nien Chen: Innovator in Circuit Design
Introduction
Hsiu-Nien Chen is a prominent inventor based in San Jose, CA, known for her contributions to circuit design and manufacturing. With a total of 2 patents, she has made significant strides in the field of microprocessor design and layout optimization.
Latest Patents
Hsiu-Nien Chen's latest patents include a systematic approach for applying recommended rules on a circuit layout. This invention provides a method and apparatus for enforcing design for manufacturability rules on a circuit layout. The tool she developed receives a first set of design rules that must be followed and a second set of design rules that may be followed. The revised circuit layout generated by this tool conforms to the first set of design rules and adheres to as many rules in the second set as possible. Another notable patent is the method and system for providing a netlist driven integrated router in a non-netlist driven environment. This invention facilitates the retrieval of top-level netlists for existing microprocessor designs and translates them for use in generating re-routes for new designs.
Career Highlights
Hsiu-Nien Chen is currently employed at Sun Microsystems, Inc., where she applies her expertise in circuit design. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of microprocessor technology.
Collaborations
Throughout her career, Hsiu-Nien Chen has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Shobhit Malik and Bob Yu. These partnerships have contributed to her innovative projects and the successful development of her patents.
Conclusion
Hsiu-Nien Chen's contributions to circuit design and her innovative patents highlight her role as a leading inventor in the technology sector. Her work continues to influence the field of microprocessor design and manufacturing.