Interactive representation of structural dependencies in semiconductor design flows
AssigneeLSI Logic Corporation
InventorChristopher L. Hamlin
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to an interactive representation of structural dependencies in semiconductor design flows. In an aspect of the present invention, a method for providing interactive representation of structural dependencies in a semiconductor design flow as implemented by an information handling system may include detecting a modified value of a parameter of the semiconductor design flow. At least one parameter dependent on the changed parameter is identified, the dependent parameter previously entered by a user.
Claims20
A method for providing interactive representation of structural dependencies in a semiconductor design flow as implemented by an information handling system, comprising:
- detecting a modified parameter of the semiconductor design flow;
- and
- identifying at least one parameter dependent on the modified parameter, the dependent parameter previously entered by a user
- wherein the at least one parameter dependent on the modified parameter is identified through a design relational database, the design relational database indicating sets of relations between parameters of the design flow.
The method as described in claim 2, wherein the relational database indicates at least one of directional and interdependent parameters.
A system for providing interactive representation of structural dependencies in a semiconductor design flow having a plurality of stages, comprising:
- a memory suitable for storing a program of instructions;
- a processor communicatively coupled to the memory, the processor suitable for performing the program of instructions;
- and
- a display device communicatively coupled to the processor, the display device suitable for displaying data;
- wherein the program of instructions configures the processor to detect a modified parameter of the semiconductor design flow and identify at least one parameter dependent on the modified parameter through use of a design relational database, the dependent parameter being modified at a stage of the design flow before the modification of the detected parameter, the design relational database indicating sets of relations between parameters of the design flow.
A method for providing interactive representation of structural dependencies in a semiconductor design flow as imple mented by an information handling system, comprising:
- detecting a modified parameter of the semiconductor design flow;
- and
- identifying at least one parameter dependent on the modified parameter, the dependent parameter identified through use of a design relational database indicating sets of relations between parameters of the design flow.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.