Method and apparatus for inserting a filling mold into a design layout

摘要

A method and apparatus for insertion of filling forms within a design layout are described. One or more jog areas are identified within a circuit design layout. Subsequently, multiple filling forms are inserted within the circuit design layout, each filling form being configured to eliminate a corresponding jog area within the circuit design layout. One or more filling forms that violate at least one predetermined design rule applicable to the circuit design layout are identified. The filling forms are then adapted to comply with the predetermined design rule or rules. Finally, remaining filling forms in compliance with the predetermined design rule or rules are combined within the circuit design layout to form a circuit design output layout.