Patents by Inventor Dennis Hafer

Dennis Hafer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20070256044
    Abstract: A method of routing a random logic macro (RLM) that is used multiple times in a hierarchical VLSI design without having to route each individual instantiation independently. Once an RLM has been routed and timed it can be copied and reused in a physical design as is, and does not require any wiring changes. This method is an advantage over existing art because it conserves area, improves wireability, and reduces the time required for routing and timing each RLM instance. Furthermore, each RLM possesses the same timing and power characteristics, which improves overall circuit performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Gary Coryer, Dennis Hafer, Paul Hyrisk, Thomas Lepsic