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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 11, 2008
Axel Aguado Granados, Rochester, MN (US);
Benjamin Aaron Fox, Rochester, MN (US);
Nathaniel James Gibbs, Rochester, MN (US);
Andrew Benson Maki, Rochester, MN (US);
Trevor Joseph Timpane, Rochester, MN (US);
Axel Aguado Granados, Rochester, MN (US);
Benjamin Aaron Fox, Rochester, MN (US);
Nathaniel James Gibbs, Rochester, MN (US);
Andrew Benson Maki, Rochester, MN (US);
Trevor Joseph Timpane, Rochester, MN (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A computer implemented method, apparatus and program product provide automated processes for determining the most cost-effective use of airgaps in a microchip. The performance gains realized by using airgaps for a given net or layer may be calculated. These improvements may be paired to a monetary cost associated with implementing the applicable airgaps at that net/layer. The paired benefit and cost of the airgap scenario may be compared to other possible airgap uses at other layers/nets to determine which airgaps provide the best improvement for the lowest cost.