A method for determining propagation delay differences for conductive
lines of an integrated circuit is described. A first path is formed by
coupling a first portion of conductive lines together. The first portion
is associated with a first region of the integrated circuit. The first
path is coupled in a ring oscillator, and a first delay is determined. A
second path is formed by coupling a second portion of the conductive
lines together. The second portion is the first portion except for at
least a first conductive line in the first portion of the conductive
lines being swapped for a second conductive line. The second conductive
line is associated with a second region of the integrated circuit. The
second path is coupled in the ring oscillator circuit. A second delay is
determined, and an incremental difference between the first delay and the
second delay may be determined.