Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE CLASS SUBJECT MATTER

This class provides for electrical data processing apparatus and corresponding methods for the following subject matter:

A. Processes or apparatus for sketching, designing, and analyzing circuit components.

B. Processes or apparatus for planning, designing, analyzing, and devising a template used for etching circuit pattern on semiconductor wafers.

SCOPE OF THE CLASS

(1) Note. Processes and apparatus for the use of digital components in various types of digital logic circuitries or active electrical nonlinear circuits or devices are classified elsewhere. See the SEE OR SEARCH CLASS notes below. (2) Note. Processes and apparatus for connections of electrical components on a printed circuit board are classified elsewhere. See the SEE OR SEARCH CLASS notes below. (3) Note. Processes and apparatus for computer-controlled semiconductor fabrication are classified elsewhere. See the SEE OR SEARCH CLASS notes below. (4) Note. Significantly claimed apparatus external to this class, claimed in combination with apparatus under the class definition, which perform data processing circuit design and analysis, are classified in the class appropriate to the external device unless specifically excluded therefrom. (5) Note. Nominally claimed apparatus external to this class in combination with apparatus under the class definition is classified in this class unless provided for in the appropriate external class.