AN 1016: Timing Closure Methodology Quick Reference Guide

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Answers to Top FAQs 1. About This Application Note 2. RTL Analysis and Optimization Techniques 3. Post-Fit Analysis and Optimization Techniques 4. Additional Optimization Techniques 5. Iterative Analysis and Optimization 6. Document Revision History of AN 1016: Timing Closure Methodology Quick Reference Guide
2. RTL Analysis and Optimization Techniques x
2.1. Optimization Before Synthesis 2.2. Optimization After Analysis & Elaboration 2.3. Analysis After Synthesis
2.2. Optimization After Analysis & Elaboration x
2.2.1. Check Design Rules with Design Assistant 2.2.2. Preview the Design in RTL Analyzer
2.3. Analysis After Synthesis x
2.3.1. Reduce Excessive Logic Levels 2.3.2. Evaluate SDC-on-RTL Constraints 2.3.3. Verify Memory Resources 2.3.4. Confirm State Machine Recognition
3. Post-Fit Analysis and Optimization Techniques x
3.1. Define Post-Fit Timing Constraints 3.2. Analyze Post-Fit Timing Analysis Results
3.2. Analyze Post-Fit Timing Analysis Results x
3.2.1. Analyze Post-Fit Timing Reports 3.2.2. Cross-Probe with Design Assistant 3.2.3. Analyze Fitter Reports 3.2.4. Reduce Register-to-Register Delays
3.2.3. Analyze Fitter Reports x
3.2.3.1. Review RAM and DSP Reports 3.2.3.2. View Resource Usage and Congestion Reports
3.2.4. Reduce Register-to-Register Delays x
3.2.4.1. Report Logic Depth 3.2.4.2. Manually Duplicate Logic 3.2.4.3. Optimize Shift Registers
4. Additional Optimization Techniques x
4.1. Use the Fast Forward Compilation Flow 4.2. Apply Compiler Optimization Settings 4.3. Optimize the Design Floorplan 4.4. Run Design Space Explorer II 4.5. Run Exploration Dashboard 4.6. Back-Annotate Assignments
4.1. Use the Fast Forward Compilation Flow x
4.1.1. Facilitate Register Movement
Answers to Top FAQs
1. About This Application Note
2. RTL Analysis and Optimization Techniques
3. Post-Fit Analysis and Optimization Techniques
4. Additional Optimization Techniques
5. Iterative Analysis and Optimization
6. Document Revision History of AN 1016: Timing Closure Methodology Quick Reference Guide

3.2.3. Analyze Fitter Reports

Analyzing Fitter reports is necessary to ensure the design meets its timing and performance targets. These Fitter reports offer valuable insights into the physical implementation, resource optimization, and potential bottlenecks. By reviewing these reports, you can identify and address issues, resulting in a more reliable and efficient design. The following are some of the relevant Fitter reports for analysis.


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Review RAM and DSP Reports
View Resource Usage and Congestion Reports

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