Abstract: A method of inserting repeaters into a network to improve timing characteristics of the network. Extraction and timing tools provide an RC network description and a slack report describing electrical and timing characteristics of a network. The timing characteristics include required arrival times of a signal generated at a source to each of the sinks of the network. A maximum slew rate is also defined at each of the sinks. Initial candidate locations for insertion of repeaters is determined. For a given set of legal repeater sizes, one or more sets of midvalue repeater sizes are determined which are used in successive approximation to identify actual repeater sizes to be considered at each of the candidate locations. At each candidate location, capacitance, required arrival time, and slew rate value (c, q, s) are determined in a bottom-up procedure.

Abstract: A multi-processor system and methodology optimize overhead costs associated with manufacturing large integrated circuit devices having multiple data processors and processing elements thereon by effectively disabling processing elements that are not functional. Disabling the processing elements is performed through segmented power distribution on an integrated circuit first-level package or by providing inhibit signals in pre-selected logic states based on the functionality of the multi-processing system. The functionality of the multiprocessing system is determined during an initial testing procedure, including wafer-level testing.

Abstract: A method and structure are provided for connecting to integrated circuitry. A connectivity cell includes multiple terminals formed within the integrated circuitry. The connectivity cell further includes at least one metal layer connected to at least one of the terminals. A first area is a substantially minimal area including the connectivity cell. A second area is a substantially minimal area including at least a part of each of multiple portions of the integrated circuitry. The portions are connectable to respective ones of the terminals while having a placement flexibility relative to the terminals. This placement flexibility of the portions is substantially equal to a placement flexibility of the second area within the first area.