AN 1016: Timing Closure Methodology Quick Reference Guide

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Date 11/15/2024
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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

Answers to Top FAQs

What is Timing Closure?

About This Application Note

How does this document help me?

About This Application Note

When should I start design optimization?

RTL Analysis and Optimization Techniques

How do constraints impact timing closure?

Define Post-Fit Timing Constraints

What feedback does Quartus provide to assist?

Analyze Post-Fit Timing Analysis Results

What settings have significant impact?

Apply Compiler Optimization Settings

What are the optimum settings for my design?

Run Design Space Explorer II

How can I analyze multiple projects?

Run Exploration Dashboard

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