Patent ID: 7555736
Filing Date: 2009-06-30
Classification: G06F,H01L,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for processing objects in an integrated circuit design layout, comprising: identifying an integrated circuit design; identifying a set of replacement configurations for the integrated circuit design, the set of replacement configurations comprising one or more replacement configurations incorporating object enhancement for manufacturing of one or more layout objects in the integrated circuit design; recognizing a pattern in the integrated circuit design corresponding to a replacement configuration within the set of replacement configurations; performing design rule checking to check whether the replacement configuration complies with design rules; replacing the pattern with the replacement configuration; and storing in a computer readable medium the replacement configuration in the integrated circuit design or displaying the replacement configuration on a display device, wherein the set of replacement configurations is a library of pre-configured replacement configurations, wherein the object enhancement comprises a scattering bar and wherein the one or more layout objects comprise via objects.