Timing & Power Optimization

Pre-CTS, post-CTS, post-route optimization, useful skew, SI fixes, leakage reduction and ECO closure

12 chapters · All content free to read

1. Ch 1The Optimization Problem & Where It Runs
2. Ch 2Prerequisites & Setup for Optimization
3. Ch 3Pre-CTS (Ideal-Clock) Optimization
4. Ch 4Post-CTS Optimization
5. Ch 5Post-Route Optimization
6. Ch 6Useful Skew & Clock Skewing for Setup
7. Ch 7Signal-Integrity Fixes
8. Ch 8Advanced Timing-Analysis Modes
9. Ch 9Power Optimization: Leakage, Dynamic & Total
10. Ch 10The Multi-Bit Flip-Flop Flow
11. Ch 11Target-Based & Rapid Optimization
12. Ch 12ECO Optimization & Sign-off Closure