Abstract: This method for decoupling capacitance analysis improves upon existing techniques to attempt to give a more accurate representation of the power supply fluctuations on a chip while keeping runtime comparable. This method employs the following techniques; a) a method for descending through hierarchy and dividing the design into a variable sized grid; b) an algorithm to determine which grid locations of a design don't have enough decoupling capacitors for all of the devices in that grid location; c) an algorithm to determine which grid locations are subject to harmful neighboring effects; and d) a method to display the results of the calculations in a graphical manor to allow easy identification of problem areas.

Abstract: This method for decoupling capacitance analysis improves upon existing techniques to attempt to give a more accurate representation of the power supply fluctuations on a chip while keeping runtime comparable. This method employs the following techniques; a) a method for descending through hierarchy and dividing the design into a variable sized grid; b) an algorithm to determine which grid locations of a design don't have enough decoupling capacitors for all of the devices in that grid location; c) an algorithm to determine which grid locations are subject to harmful neighboring effects; and d) a method to display the results of the calculations in a graphical manor to allow easy identification of problem areas.

Abstract: This method for decoupling capacitance analysis improves upon existing techniques to attempt to give a more accurate representation of the power supply fluctuations on a chip while keeping runtime comparable. This method employs the following techniques: 1. A method for descending through hierarchy and dividing the design into a variable sized grid. 2. An algorithm to determine which grid locations of a design don't have enough decoupling capacitors for all of the devices in that grid location. 3. An algorithm to determine which grid locations are subject to harmful neighboring effects. 4. A method to display the results of the calculations in a graphical manor to allow easy identification of problem areas.

Abstract: This method for decoupling capacitance analysis improves upon existing techniques to attempt to give a more accurate representation of the power supply fluctuations on a chip while keeping runtime comparable.

Abstract: A process is set forth for the synthesis of a C.sub.2 + aliphatic alcohol from hydrogen and carbon oxides in the presence of a copper-based catalyst which has been impregnated with an alkali metal compound. The process differs from the prior art in that the catalyst is impregnated with the alkali metal compound in the same slurry reactor which is used for reacting the hydrogen and carbon oxides. By contrast, in the prior art C.sub.2 + aliphatic alcohol synthesis, impregnation of the copper-based catalyst with the alkali metal compound is accomplished by a separate step in a separate vessel. By eliminating this separate step, the present invention realizes a savings in processing and equipment costs.