Patent ID: 8037433
Filing Date: 2011-10-11
Classification: G06F,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for calculating a model output value from an approximate model comprising: providing an approximate model residing in a device including at least an intrinsic function and a scaling modifier; calculating, by employing a first modeling means that is a program residing in a computer, a first value for said intrinsic function of said approximate model based on a layout analysis data of a layout of a semiconductor device; generating, employing said computer, at least one layout-dependant parameter for said semiconductor device, wherein said layout-dependant parameter is determined by at least another layout analysis data of at least another layout of at least another semiconductor device; calculating, by employing a second modeling means that is a program residing in said computer or another computer, a second value for said scaling modifier that scales said first value and varies as a function of said at least one layout-dependant parameter; and calculating, by employing said computer or said other computer, a model output value that is equal to a product of said first value and said second value.