Component · Physical Design & Signoff
Filler cell
A functionless cell inserted into gaps in standard cell rows to continue power rails, wells and implant layers so that the row remains DRC-clean and electrically continuous.
- Also known as
- Fill cell, Decap filler
- Type
- Component
- Domain
- Physical Design & Signoff, Placement
Notes
Many flows fill first with decap cells for power integrity and only then with plain fillers.
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