Patent ID: 8120938
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A microprocessor address decode region configuration, comprising: a. a plurality of NAND gates arranged in a matrix in said address decode region, wherein each of said plurality of NAND gates comprises an n well and a p well; b. wherein an orientation of a p well contained within one of said plurality of NAND gates is a mirrored image of an orientation of a p well contained within a directly adjacent NAND gate, and an orientation of an n well contained within said one of said plurality of NAND gates is a mirrored image of an orientation of an n well contained within said directly adjacent NAND gate; c. and further wherein an orientation of a plurality of metal connecting lines in an upper portion of said NAND gate matrix is a mirrored image of an orientation of said plurality of metal connecting lines in a lower portion of said NAND gate matrix, and an orientation of said plurality of metal connecting lines in a left-hand portion of said NAND gate matrix is a mirrored image of an orientation of said plurality of metal connecting lines in a right-hand portion of said NAND gate matrix.