A method and apparatus for improving the timing accuracy of an integrated circuit
through region-based voltage drop budgets is provided. Further, a method for performing
timing analysis on an integrated circuit partitioned into voltage drop regions
is provided. During the timing analysis, a set of logic paths segments in each
voltage drop region is tested to ensure that the integrated circuit meets a set
of predefined timing requirements. Logic path segments that reside in different
voltage drop regions are tested using a supply voltage inputted by the respective
voltage drop region.