Methodology to optimize hierarchical clock skew by clock delay compensation

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PATENT NO 7017132
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10706380

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A method for synthesizing a clock distribution system within an integrated circuit for compensating for clock skew within a global or top level clock distribution network begins with allocating at least one delaying circuit within each of functional circuits of the integrated circuit. An intra-functional clock distribution network is fabricated within each of the functional circuits. Once the intra-functional clock distribution network is fabricated, an inter-functional clock distribution network is constructed between each of the functional circuits. A clock skew for the inter-functional clock distribution network is determined. The clock skew is then compensated by inserting the delaying circuit at a terminal of the inter-function clock distribution network where each of the functional circuits is connected to the inter-functional clock distribution network.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY8 LI-HSIN RD 6 HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK HSINCHU 300-78

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Cheng, Chia-Lin Tao-Yuan, TW 13 143
Hou, Cliff Taipei, TW 21 427
Lu, Lee-Chung Taipei, TW 214 1900

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