Method and apparatus for routing with independent goals on different layers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8112733
APP PUB NO 20090077522A1
SERIAL NO

12326100

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Some embodiments of the invention provide a method of routing. The method selects a net with a set of routable elements in a multi-layer layout region. In some embodiments, the method identifies a route for the net based on different congestion goals on different layers. In other embodiments, the method identifies a route for the net based on different congestion goals between different layer pairs. In some embodiments, the method identifies a route for the net based on both the different congestion goals on different layers and between different layer pairs.

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  • CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Caldwell, Andrew Santa Clara, US 117 1467
Frankle, Jonathan Los Gatos, US 27 337

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