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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2008
Kun-lung Chen, Taipei, TW;
Shine Chien Chung, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Yung-chin Hou, Taipei, TW;
Yu-chun Wu, Allentown, PA (US);
Kun-Lung Chen, Taipei, TW;
Shine Chien Chung, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Yung-Chin Hou, Taipei, TW;
Yu-Chun Wu, Allentown, PA (US);
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Hsin-Chu, TW;
Abstract
A method is disclosed for designing a semiconductor circuit on a multi-project wafer (MPW). One or more standard modules designed by one or more vendors with verified functions are first identified. Some of the standard modules are charged based on usage. At least one reconfigurable module of the MPW is programmed by making one or more connections through one or more connection layers. The standard modules are further connected with the programmed reconfigurable module according to the predetermined design of the circuit. The completed circuit is then verified for final uses.