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

2. RTL Analysis and Optimization Techniques

RTL (register transfer level) analysis and optimization involves examining and enhancing your digital circuit design before running design synthesis. The objective of initial RTL analysis and optimization and establishing initial timing constraints is to ensure correctness and streamline the design implementation process.

Using a meticulous coding style significantly influences how synthesis tools interpret the design. The timing constraint definition establishes relationships among various clock signals and the expected timing behavior of the system. You must eventually specify assignments to define clock relationships, timing exceptions, input and output delays, and clock domains to ensure accurate timing.

You can avoid potential timing issues, such as excessive logic delays, by prioritizing initial RTL analysis, optimization, and precise timing constraint definition. This section underscores the timing closure benefits of synchronous design and careful constraint definition and highlights the risks of neglecting these areas early in the design flow.

This section describes the RTL analysis and optimization techniques that you can apply before running design synthesis to simplify timing closure.


Section Content
Optimization Before Synthesis
Optimization After Analysis & Elaboration
Analysis After Synthesis

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