Method and apparatus for routing with independent goals on different layers
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1. A method of routing comprising:
- a) selecting a net with a set of routable elements in a multi-layer layout region;
b) identifying a route for the net based on different congestion goals on different layers.
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Abstract
Some embodiments of the invention provide a method of routing. The method selects a net with a set of routable elements in a multi-layer layout region. In some embodiments, the method identifies a route for the net based on different congestion goals on different layers. In other embodiments, the method identifies a route for the net based on different congestion goals between different layer pairs. In some embodiments, the method identifies a route for the net based on both the different congestion goals on different layers and between different layer pairs.
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15 Claims
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1. A method of routing comprising:
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a) selecting a net with a set of routable elements in a multi-layer layout region;
b) identifying a route for the net based on different congestion goals on different layers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15)
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9. A method of routing comprising:
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a) selecting a net with a set of routable elements in a multi-layer layout region;
b) identifying a route for the net based on different congestion goals between different layers. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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