Routing method and apparatus
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1. A method of defining routes for nets in a region of a circuit layout, the method comprising:
- a) using a first set of lines to measure length of routes;
b) using a second set of lines to measure congestion of routes.
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Abstract
Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for defining routes for nets in a region of a circuit layout. This method uses a first set of lines to measure length of routes, and uses a second set of lines to measure congestion of routes.
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1. A method of defining routes for nets in a region of a circuit layout, the method comprising:
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a) using a first set of lines to measure length of routes;
b) using a second set of lines to measure congestion of routes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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