System and method for optimizing an integrated circuit design

The present invention generally relates to the field of integrated circuit design, and particularly to a system and method for optimizing an integrated circuit design. The present invention provides a comprehensive design environment defining a system architecture and methodology that may integrate...

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Main Authors Eneboe, Michael, Hamlin, Christopher L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.06.2004
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Summary:The present invention generally relates to the field of integrated circuit design, and particularly to a system and method for optimizing an integrated circuit design. The present invention provides a comprehensive design environment defining a system architecture and methodology that may integrate interconnects, cores, ePLC, re-configurable processors and software into a manageable and predictable system designs that achieve on-time system IC design results meeting desired specifications and budgets. For example, an interscalable interconnect maybe provided that is scalable and isochronous capable. Additionally, an abstract language may be provided to be able to describe interconnecting core functions. Further, a self-progrmnmable chip may be provided that, upon receiving a construct, it could program itself to achieve the desired functionality, such as through the use of on-chip knowledge and the like.