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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Russell B Segal

USPTO Granted Patents = 22

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 206(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Mountain View, CA (US) (1996 - 2014)
  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (1998 - 2017)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal21 out of 2,490 
 
Synopsys, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 1 
 
Magam Design Automoation, Inc.
 patent

Years Active: 1996-2017

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22 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9754070 - Path-based floorplan analysis (2017-09-05),
2. 9460258 - Shaping integrated with power network synthesis (PNS) for power grid (PG) alignment (2016-10-04),
3. 9390222 - Determining a set of timing paths for creating a circuit abstraction (2016-07-12),
4. 9189591 - Path-based floorplan analysis (2015-11-17),
5. 9026974 - Semiconductor integrated circuit partitioning and timing (2015-05-05),
6. 8914759 - Abstract creation (2014-12-16),
7. 8893073 - Displaying a congestion indicator for a channel in a circuit design layout (2014-11-18),
8. 7114142 - Optimizing locations of pins for blocks in a hierarchical physical design by using physical design information of a prior hierarchical physical design (2006-09-26),
9. 6678644 - Integrated circuit models having associated timing exception information therewith for use with electronic design automation (2004-01-13),
10. 6496972 - Method and system for circuit design top level and block optimization (2002-12-17),
11. 6438731 - Integrated circuit models having associated timing exception information therewith for use in circuit design optimizations (2002-08-20),
12. 6317863 - Method and apparatus for irregular datapath placement in a datapath placement tool (2001-11-13),
13. 6023568 - Extracting accurate and efficient timing models of latch-based designs (2000-02-08),
14. 5953235 - Method for processing a hardware independent user description to (1999-09-14),
15. 5790830 - Extracting accurate and efficient timing models of latch-based designs (1998-08-04),

Title: The Innovations and Contributions of Russell B Segal

Introduction: Russell B Segal, based in Sunnyvale, California, is a prominent inventor with a significant contribution to the field of circuit design and electronic engineering. With a remarkable portfolio of 22 patents, Segal has developed a range of innovative techniques and systems that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of electronic circuits.

Latest Patents: Among his latest inventions are two noteworthy patents. The first patent, titled "Path-based floorplan analysis," presents systems and techniques for computing a timing effort metric. This metric indicates the level of difficulty in addressing a timing violation associated with a timing path between two circuit objects within a circuit design layout. The second patent, "Shaping integrated with power network synthesis for power grid alignment," describes embodiments that integrate shaping with power network synthesis for aligning the power grid. This innovation creates placement constraints based on the anticipated power grid and performs shaping to ensure physical partitions align with the power grid during the design process.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Russell Segal has worked with leading companies in the industry, notably Synopsys, Inc. and Magma Design Automation, Inc. His expertise and inventions have played a critical role in advancing electronic design automation and circuit optimization.

Collaborations: Segal has collaborated with several noteworthy individuals, including Brent L Gregory and Balkrishna R Rashingkar. These collaborations have contributed to the growth and evolution of his patented technologies, emphasizing teamwork in innovation.

Conclusion: Russell B Segal's contributions to innovation in circuit design are evident through his numerous patents and career achievements. His work not only highlights the importance of technical excellence in engineering but also showcases the collaborative nature of technological advancements in the industry. As the field continues to evolve, Segal's innovations will undoubtedly remain influential in shaping future developments in electronic design.

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