Algorithm optimizes chip placement minimizing wirelength and maximizing space utilization in mixed-cell-height circuits, reducing costs

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1087410

"design rules: non-overlapping placement, power rail alignment, precise cell pin alignment with power rails, aggregating undersized cells horizontally... Mixed Integer Linear Programming iterative mathematical optimization balances computational efficiency/ solution accuracy... 35+ cells incidences solved < 5 minutes... prioritizing uniform cell heights/ balancing aspect ratios... bridges theoretical modeling/ industrial requirements... high-performance semiconductor devices, navigating post-Moore’s Law scaling challenges"