Method and apparatus for timing characterization of integrated circuit designs
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1. A method of forming timing parameters for a circuit design associated with a template having a predefined routing topology within an integrated circuit, the method comprising:
- determining sets of timing attributes for the routing topology, each set of timing attributes being associated with one of a plurality of locations within the integrated circuit in which the circuit design is placeable;
forming timing parameters in response to the sets of timing attributes; and
associating the timing parameters with the routing topology.
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Abstract
Method and apparatus for forming timing parameters for a circuit design having a predefined routing topology within an integrated circuit is described. Sets of timing attributes are determined for the routing topology, each set of timing attributes being associated with one of a plurality of locations within the integrated circuit in which the circuit design may be placed. Timing parameters are formed in response to the sets of timing attributes. The timing parameters are then associated with the routing topology.
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1. A method of forming timing parameters for a circuit design associated with a template having a predefined routing topology within an integrated circuit, the method comprising:
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determining sets of timing attributes for the routing topology, each set of timing attributes being associated with one of a plurality of locations within the integrated circuit in which the circuit design is placeable; forming timing parameters in response to the sets of timing attributes; and associating the timing parameters with the routing topology. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of analyzing timing of a circuit design associated with a template having a predefined routing topology within an integrated circuit, the method comprising:
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determining sets of timing attributes for the routing topology, each set of timing attributes being associated with one of a plurality of locations within the integrated circuit in which the template is applicable; forming timing parameters in response to the sets of timing attributes; associating the timing parameters with the routing topology; placing and routing the circuit design within the integrated circuit based on the template; and analyzing the circuit design using the timing parameters. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An apparatus for forming timing parameters for a circuit design associated with a template having a predefined routing topology within an integrated circuit, the apparatus comprising:
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means for determining sets of timing attributes for the routing topology, each set of timing attributes being associated with one of a plurality of locations within the integrated circuit in which the template is applicable; and means for forming timing parameters in response to the sets of timing attributes. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A computer readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform a method of forming timing parameters for a circuit design associated with a template having a predefined routing topology within an integrated circuit, the method comprising:
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determining sets of timing attributes for the routing topology, each set of timing attributes being associated with one of a plurality of locations within the integrated circuit in which the template is applicable; forming timing parameters in response to the sets of timing attributes; and associating the timing parameters with the routing topology. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A system for forming timing parameters for a circuit design associated with a template having a predefined routing topology within an integrated circuit, the system comprising:
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a processing unit having access to one or more storage devices; at least a portion of the one or more storage devices having a program product configured to; determine sets of timing attributes for the routing topology, each set of timing attributes being associated with one of a plurality of locations within the integrated circuit in which the template is applicable; form timing parameters in response to the sets of timing attributes; and associate the timing parameters with the routing topology. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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