Inventors:
Mitsuru Igusa - Los Gatos CA
Hsi-Chuan Chen - Fremont CA
Wei-Jin Dai - Cupertino CA
Daw Yang Shyong - San Jose CA
Assignee:
Silicon Perspective Corporation - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G06F 1750
Abstract:
In computer-aided electronic design automation software, a placement system biases clustering of cells according to their hierarchical design while optimizing placement for controlling die size and total wire length. The placement system also provides for slack distribution, row improvement and randomization during partitioning. Floor plans based on trial placement and placement guiding blocks are also described.