18156671. INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE DESIGN METHOD AND SYSTEM simplified abstract (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)
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INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE DESIGN METHOD AND SYSTEM
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE DESIGN METHOD AND SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18156671 titled 'INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE DESIGN METHOD AND SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for designing an integrated circuit (IC) device using a processor. Here are the key points:
- The method involves generating a design rule instruction macro using a processor.
- The design rule instruction macro includes classifying design rules based on type and category, as well as generating a definition of a derived layer.
- The processor then identifies a set of criteria corresponding to an IC manufacturing process.
- A design rule is generated by applying the design rule instruction macro to define relationships within the set of criteria.
- The design rule includes constraints that are directed to the set of criteria.
- Conditions are assigned to selectively direct the constraints of the design rule to the set of criteria.
- The design rule is stored in a storage medium.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Designing integrated circuit devices with improved efficiency and accuracy.
- Streamlining the design process for IC manufacturing.
- Enabling the creation of complex IC devices with specific design rules.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Simplifying the design process by automating the generation of design rules.
- Ensuring compliance with IC manufacturing processes and standards.
- Reducing errors and inconsistencies in IC design.
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased productivity and efficiency in IC design.
- Improved accuracy and adherence to design rules.
- Cost savings by reducing design iterations and errors.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of designing an integrated circuit (IC) device includes generating, using a processor, a design rule instruction macro including one or more of classifying a design rule based on a design rule type, classifying a design rule based on a design rule category, or generating a definition of a derived layer. The method includes using the processor to identify a set of criteria corresponding to an IC manufacturing process, generate a design rule by applying the design rule instruction macro to define relationships within the set of criteria whereby one or more constraints of the design rule are directed to the set of criteria and assigning conditions whereby the one or more constraints of the design rule are selectively directed to the set of criteria, and store the design rule in a storage medium.
