Method of adding features to parameterized cells

摘要

An electronic design automation (EDA) tool for adding a feature to a target parameterized cell (pcell) in an electronic circuit design includes a memory that stores the electronic circuit design, and a processor in communication with the memory. The processor defines a specification of an add-on pcell. The specification includes a feature to be added to the target pcell. The processor reads the properties associated with the target pcell and generates the add-on pcell based on its specification and the properties of the target pcell. The add-on pcell then is instantiated and bound to the target pcell, which adds the feature to the target pcell.

主权项

1. An electronic design automation (EDA) tool for adding a feature to a target parameterized cell (pcell) of a plurality of pcells of an electronic circuit design, the EDA tool comprising:
a memory that stores the electronic circuit design; and a processor in communication with the memory, wherein the processor includes:
means for defining a specification of an add-on pcell, wherein the specification includes the feature to be added to the target pcell;means for reading at least one property associated with the target pcell;means for generating the add-on pcell based on the specification and the at least one property of the target pcell;means for instantiating the add-on pcell; andmeans for binding the add-on pcell to the target pcell, whereby the feature is added to the target pcell by way of the add-on pcell.