CTS & Concurrent Optimization

Clock tree synthesis with simultaneous clock-and-data optimization for tighter timing closure

14 chapters · All content free to read

1. Ch 1Clock Distribution Fundamentals
2. Ch 2Concurrent Clock & Data Optimization
3. Ch 3Clock Tree Concepts & Specifications
4. Ch 4The CTS Flow & Quick Start
5. Ch 5Creating & Managing the Clock Spec
6. Ch 6CTS Configuration & the Property System
7. Ch 7Useful-Skew Optimization
8. Ch 8The Concept of Chains & Worst Chains
9. Ch 9Pin Insertion Delays & Skew Groups
10. Ch 10Structured Clocks: H-Tree & Multi-Tap
11. Ch 11Shared Clock-Data Concerns & Cell Halos
12. Ch 12Reporting in CTS
13. Ch 13The Clock Tree Debugger
14. Ch 14CTS Sign-off, Pitfalls & Quick Reference