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Advanced modular cell placement system with density driven capacity penalty system

  • US 5,867,398 A
  • Filed: 06/28/1996
  • Issued: 02/02/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for providing an affinity for relocation of an element to an alternate location on a surface divided into regions, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) determining the capacity of each region;

    (b) calculating a basic penalty for relocating the element to the alternate location as a function of the capacity for the region of alternate location;

    (c) calculating a multiple region penalty based on the total capacity of multiple regions including the region of alternate location; and

    (d) computing a total capacity affinity based on said basic penalty and said multiple region penalty.

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