18512411. CONDUCTOR SCHEME SELECTION AND TRACK PLANNING FOR MIXED-DIAGONAL-MANHATTAN ROUTING simplified abstract (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 CONDUCTOR SCHEME SELECTION AND TRACK PLANNING FOR MIXED-DIAGONAL-MANHATTAN ROUTING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONDUCTOR SCHEME SELECTION AND TRACK PLANNING FOR MIXED-DIAGONAL-MANHATTAN ROUTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CONDUCTOR SCHEME SELECTION AND TRACK PLANNING FOR MIXED-DIAGONAL-MANHATTAN ROUTING
Organization Name
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Sheng-Hsiung Chen of Zhubei City (TW)
Chung-Hsing Wang of Hsinchu (TW)
Jerry Chang Jui Kao of Taipei (TW)
CONDUCTOR SCHEME SELECTION AND TRACK PLANNING FOR MIXED-DIAGONAL-MANHATTAN ROUTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18512411 titled 'CONDUCTOR SCHEME SELECTION AND TRACK PLANNING FOR MIXED-DIAGONAL-MANHATTAN ROUTING
Simplified Explanation
The routing of conductors in an integrated circuit is done using mixed-Manhattan-diagonal routing, with techniques for selecting a conductor scheme and determining supply and demand for edges.
- Mixed-Manhattan-diagonal routing is used for routing conductors in integrated circuits.
- Techniques are disclosed for selecting a conductor scheme before fabrication.
- Techniques are also disclosed for determining supply and/or demand for edges in the routing.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in the semiconductor industry for designing and fabricating integrated circuits with optimized conductor routing.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient routing of conductors in integrated circuits. 2. Improved performance and reliability of integrated circuits.
Benefits
1. Enhanced functionality of integrated circuits. 2. Increased efficiency in conductor routing. 3. Improved signal integrity in integrated circuits.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized conductor routing technology can be utilized in the production of advanced electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers, and other consumer electronics.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in the field of integrated circuit design and routing techniques may include traditional Manhattan routing methods and other conventional approaches to conductor routing.
Unanswered Questions
How does mixed-Manhattan-diagonal routing compare to other routing techniques in terms of efficiency and performance?
Mixed-Manhattan-diagonal routing offers a unique approach to conductor routing in integrated circuits, but further comparative studies are needed to evaluate its efficiency and performance against other routing techniques.
What impact does mixed-Manhattan-diagonal routing have on the overall cost of fabricating integrated circuits?
The cost implications of implementing mixed-Manhattan-diagonal routing in the fabrication process of integrated circuits are not addressed in the abstract and would require further analysis to determine its impact on overall costs.
Original Abstract Submitted
The routing of conductors in the conductor layers in an integrated circuit are routed using mixed-Manhattan-diagonal routing. Various techniques are disclosed for selecting a conductor scheme for the integrated circuit prior to fabrication of the integrated circuit. Techniques are also disclosed for determining the supply and/or the demand for the edges in the mixed-Manhattan-diagonal routing.
