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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2013
Applicant:
Altera Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Inventors:
Choi Phaik Chin, Penang, MY;
Denis Chuan Hu Goh, Penang, MY;
Assignee:
Altera Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 17/50 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The number of nodes in an RTL schematic is reduced in a process of cloud grouping, a process whereby nodes that are not specified to be of interest will be grouped into a cloud to the extent possible. This results in a much simplified schematic as the remaining nodes within the schematic will be those nodes that the users desire to see. Analysis of all nodes including those designated as cut nodes is performed to determine what circuitry can or cannot be simplified. The user will also have the option to revert to the original schematic if viewing more than the cut nodes is desirable.