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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2013
Globalfoundries Inc., Grand Cayman, KY;
Rani Abou Ghaida, San Jose, CA (US);
Ahmed Mohyeldin, San Jose, CA (US);
Piyush Pathak, Fremont, CA (US);
Swamy Muddu, Milapitas, CA (US);
Vito Dai, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Luigi Capodieci, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
GlobalFoundries Inc., Grand Cayman, KY;
Abstract
A process and apparatus are provided for automated pattern-based semiconductor design layout correction. Embodiments include: determining a portion of a layout of an IC design, the portion comprising a first pattern of a plurality of routes connecting a plurality of design connections; determining one or more sets of the plurality of design connections based on the plurality of routes; and determining, by a processor, a second pattern of a plurality of routes connecting the plurality of design connections within the portion based on the one or more sets.