Area-efficient distributed device structure for integrated voltage regulators

An integrated circuit, comprising:

• a periphery;
• first and second input-output blocks disposed within the periphery;
• a first filler cell disposed within the periphery between the first and second input-output blocks;
• and
• a voltage regulator having a component disposed within the first input-output block and the first filler cell.

An integrated circuit, comprising:

• a periphery;
• first and second input-output blocks disposed within the periphery and having substantially a same size;
• a first pad disposed within the periphery and over one of the first and second input-output blocks;
• and
• a voltage regulator having a component disposed within the one of the first and second input-output blocks.

An electronic system, comprising:

• an integrated circuit, including
• a periphery,
• first and second input-output blocks disposed within the periphery,
• a first filler cell disposed within the periphery between the first and second input-output blocks, and
• a voltage regulator having a component disposed within the first input-output block and the first filler cell.

An electronic system, comprising:

• an integrated circuit including
• a periphery,
• first and second input-output blocks disposed within the periphery and having substantially a same size,
• a first pad disposed within the periphery and over one of the first and second input-output blocks, and
• a voltage regulator having a component disposed within the one of the first and second input-output blocks.