System and method for correcting design rule violations in a mask layout file
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1. An automated method for correcting design rule violations in a mask layout file, comprising:
- comparing a feature dimension in a mask layout file with a design rule in a technology file;
identifying a design rule violation in the mask layout file if the feature dimension is less than the design rule; and
automatically correcting the design rule violation in the mask layout file.
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Abstract
A system and method for correcting design rule violations in a mask layout file are disclosed. The method includes comparing a feature dimension in a mask layout file with a design rule in a technology file. If the feature dimension is less than the design rule, a design rule violation is identified and automatically corrected in the mask layout file.
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1. An automated method for correcting design rule violations in a mask layout file, comprising:
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comparing a feature dimension in a mask layout file with a design rule in a technology file;
identifying a design rule violation in the mask layout file if the feature dimension is less than the design rule; and
automatically correcting the design rule violation in the mask layout file. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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14. A computer system for correcting design rule violations in a mask layout file, comprising:
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a processing resource;
a computer readable memory; and
processing instructions encoded in the computer readable memory, the processing instructions, when executed by the processing resource, operable to perform operations comprising;
comparing a feature dimension in a mask layout file with a design rule in a technology file;
identifying a design rule violation in the mask layout file if the feature dimension is less than the design rule; and
automatically correcting the design rule violation in the mask layout file.
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22. Software for correcting design rule violations in a mask layout file, the software being embodied in computer-readable media and when executed operable to:
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compare a feature dimension in a mask layout file with a design rule in a technology file;
identify a design rule violation in the mask layout file if the feature dimension is less than the design rule; and
automatically correct the design rule violation in the mask layout file. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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