9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the inputs include one or more of a set of characteristic models, a set of design constraints, the nominal layout, and a design netlist.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the inputs include one or more of a set of characteristic models, a set of design constraints, the nominal layout, and a design netlist. 11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the set of design constraints include one or more of timing, power and yield.