This manual is written for engineers who use the formality product. Tseng, ares lab 2008 summer training course of design compiler. Snps today announced that tsmc has certified ic compiler ii placeandroute system and synopsys design platform for the v1. Learn how to automate the calibre interactive interface to synopsys ic compiler to streamline the drc flow inside of synopsys ic compiler using a calibre interactive trigger.
Icc takes a synthesized gatelevel netlist and a standard cell library as input, then produces layout as an output. The synopsys synthesis methodology guide is divided into the following chapters. Icc takes a synthesized gatelevel netlist and a standard cell library as input, then produces layout as. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual stories seo. Ansys and synopsys to partner in accelerating robust design optimization for next generation highperformance computing, mobile and automotive products. The workshop is based on synopsys reference methodology rm flow. Designware components that implement many of the builtin hdl operators are provided by synopsys. Runs the library compiler graphical interface in the x window system. Synopsys design compiler free download 16539 programs ebooks compiler ebooks compiler creates high quality professional ebooks, reports, or interactive multimedia courses all in a matter of minutes using seven easy steps. Synopsys mediadocs shop, from which you can order printed. Synopsys global user survey, feb 2012 use new transparent interface optimization tio in ic compiler.
The synopsys ic compiler ii tool provides a complete netlisttogdsii design solution, which combines proprietary design planning, physical synthesis, clock tree synthesis, and routing for logical and physical design implementations throughout the design flow. All topics are accompanied by very engaging handson lab exercises. The purpose of this file is to handoff a floorplanned cel to the next step. Synopsys ic compiler ii completes certification for tsmc.
Scripts used in ic compiler purpose and contents of the different scripts. Mcmm, long available in ic compiler, is now a mainstream design requirement, and dozens of companies worldwide rely on ic compilers concurrent mcmm capability to successfully tapeout their complex designs, said bijan kiani, vice president, product marketing and business development group at synopsys. Cic training manual logic synthesis with design compiler, july, 2006 tsmc 0 18um process 1 8volt sagextm stand cell library databook september 2003 t. This development caps a year of leading innovations in physical design productivity. Synopsys ic compiler icc basic tutorial vivek gupta. Back end design of digital integrated circuits ics. Learn to use ic compiler to perform data setup for mcmm optimization, placement, cts, routing and designformanufacturability on nonupf block level. It provides constraintdriven optimization and supports a wide range of design styles. We use synopsys design compiler dc to synthesize our design, which means to transform the verilog rtl model into a verilog gatelevel netlist where all of the gates are selected from the standardcell library. The workshop concludes with dfm and data generation for final validation. Training catalog see what classes are coming up and register.
Ansys and synopsys to partner in accelerating robust. The command reports the combined wall clock time, combining the. The ic validator tool offers the industrys best distributed processing scalability to over 2000 cpu cores. Exclusive product integration to combine power and reliability signoff solution with physical implementation solution for indesign analysis to spur future smart product development. After obtaining a working gatelevel netlist, you will use synopsys ic compiler icc shell to place and route the design. Synthesis quick reference home computer science and. Rtltogates synthesis using synopsys design compiler ece5745 tutorial 2 version 606ee8a. It is assumed that you already know how to synthesize standardcell netlists with synopsys design compiler, following the ece 520 tutorials. In this tutorial you will use synopsys design compiler to elaborate the rtl for our example greatest common. Latest release of synopsys ic compiler introduces new. Hello, i will be great if the itf file, the nxtgrd or tluplus files are added to the library. Synopsysiccompilertutorial foralogicblockusing the. Use the gui to analyze the layout during the various design phases. Synopsys ic compiler ii completes certification for tsmcs.
You must login to submit new or add comments to existing issues. Ic compiler ii is a gamechanging place and route system that was completely rearchitected for speed and now enables 10x faster throughput for designs. Rtltogates synthesis using synopsys design compiler cs250 tutorial 5 version 091210b september 12, 2010 yunsup lee. Complete installation guide for all synopsys tools, customize installation guide selections, bsd compiler power compiler synthesis primerail.
Synopsys ic compiler ii completes certification for tsmcs 12nm process technology. Snps today announced that tsmc has certified the synopsys galaxy design platform for the v1. Every lecture is accompanied by a comprehensive handson lab. You will also learn how to read the various dc text reports and how to use the graphical synopsys design vision tool to. Synopsys introduces ic compiler indesign rail analysis to. Interblock critical30 jan 2016 in this tutorial you will gain experience transforming a gatelevel netlist into a placed and routed layout using synopsys ic compiler icc. Using the design compiler created at gwu by thomas farmer updated at gwu by william gibb, spring 2010 updated at gwu by thomas farmer, spring 2011 objectives. Ic compiler blocklevel implementation training synopsys. The flow covered within the workshop addresses the main design closure steps for multivoltage designs, with multicorner multimode mcmm timing and power challenges.
Comprehensive place and route system overview ic compiler is the leading place and route system. Support for synopsys galaxy design platform is available today for intel custom foundry 22nm and 14nm process technologies. Design compiler 1 workshop student guide 10i011ssg0 2007. We need to provide synopsys dc with abstract logical and timing views of. This manual supports the synopsys synthesis tools, whether they are running under the. This guide describes the ic compiler ii implementation and integration flow. Vlsis hello world ee241 tutorial written by yunsup lee 2010 updated by brian zimmer 2011,20. Synopsys ic compiler workshop pdf 39 by absucdesclos issuu. To support the verification of designs from ic compiler using netlists. Rtltogates synthesis using synopsys design compiler. Additional designware libraries can be developed by users. Snps, a world leader in software and ip for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the availability of the latest release of ic compiler, a key component of the galaxy implementation platform.
Synopsys ic compiler multicornermultimode capability. Synthesize a structural 1bit full adder using the synopsys design compiler. Power compiler user guide synopsys in this handson workshop, you will learn to use ic compiler to perform placement, clock and multicorner multimode mcmm timing and power challenges. Learn to use ic compiler ii to run a complete place and route flow on blocklevel designs. Synopsys design compiler tutorial ece 551 design and synthesis of digital systems spring 2002 this document provides instructions, modifications, recommendations and suggestions. Place and route using synopsys ic compiler ece5745 tutorial 3 version 606ee8a january 30, 2016 derek lockhart contents. Ic compiler ii is the industry leading place and route solution that delivers bestinclass. Ic compiler has been the market leader for many years twothirds of designers worldwide use ic compiler across all process nodes. Chapter 1 setup contains information and procedures about setting up synopsys software for use in creating actel designs. In xg mode of design compiler the design database format is ddc, instead of db in db mode. Synopsys design compiler static timing analysis sta synopsys primetime formal equivalence checking rvs synopsys formality place and route par synopsys ic compiler layout versus schematic lvs mentor graphics calibre design rule checking drc mentor graphics calibre coming soon. A software tool synopsys educational generic memory compiler gmc that enables automatic generation of static ram cells srams based on the parameters supplied by the user is presented. Chapter 2 actelsynopsys design flow illustrates and describes the design flow for creating actel designs using synopsys and designer. Synopsys galaxy design platform datasheet ic compiler comprehensive place and.
Ic compiler ii introduces a new concurrent clock and data ccd analysis and optimization engine that is builtin to every flow step resulting in meeting both aggressive performance and minimizing total power footprint. At the end of this workshop you should be able to use ic compiler to. Learn to use ic compiler ii to run a complete place and route flow on block level designs. Solvnet and these other online resources are restricted to authorised users of synopsys tools and a password is required. Part of synopsys ic compiler indesign ecosystem, indesign rail analysis utilizes embedded primerail analysis and fixing guidance technology to enable designers to easily perform power network verification throughout physical implementation.
I want to synthesize a benchmark circuit using synopsys design compiler but i dont know how to do or where to start. Ic compiler is a comprehensive place and route system and an integral part of galaxy implementation platform that delivers a comprehensive design solution. A single, convergent, chiplevel physical implementation tool, it includes flat and hierarchical design planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing and optimization, manufacturability, and lowpower capabilities that enable on schedule delivery of advanced designs at all process nodes. Synopsys offers the following training options to help you get the most from your tool investment, help keep your project on schedule, and accelerate your proficiency and productivity with synopsys technology. Synopsys ic validator physical verification is a comprehensive signoff solution improving productivity for customers at all process nodes from mature to advanced. In this handson workshop, you will use ic compiler ii to create chip and blocklevel floorplans using a hierarchical topdown design planning approach.
Automating calibre interface configurations in synopsys ic. Scoop spies report that aart to launch dc2 at snug17 tomorrow scoop ii. Automatic placement and routing using synopsys ic compiler. The technology library source is an ascii file known as.
Also included within synopsys online resources for universities is a 90nm, 3228nm generic libraries. Synopsys ic compiler ii completed certification for tsmc. Latest release of synopsys ic compiler introduces new technologies to further speed design closure new innovations address eco closure, highspeed design and emerging process nodes. Prior experience with design compiler, design vision and writing synopsys tcl scripts is useful, but not required. Synopsys ic compiler ii completed certification for tsmcs 7nm process technology march, 2017 mountain view, calif. Asic and ic designs, where maximum control over the optimization process is required. Ic compiler ii is the industry leading place and route solution that delivers best inclass. Latest release of synopsys ic compiler delivers faster. Automatic placement and routing using synopsys ic compiler cs250 tutorial 6 version 100609a october 6, 2009 yunsup lee this is an early version of tutorial 6 which is not done yet. Placement is the process by which each standard cell is positioned on. Solvnet is synopsys online portal providing access to a wide range of technical resources for the synopsys tools. You can use the register banking flow to merge singlebit registers to form multibit register banks during placement and optimization. Synopsys ic compiler ii completes certification for tsmcs 12nm process technology platformwide enhancements across digital and custom design tools deliver a productionready flow.
Synopsys, amps, cadabra, cats, critic, csim, design compiler, designpower, designware, epic. Synopsys design platform is certified for tsmcs innovative 12nm process technology with customer validation on multiple production tapeouts pdk availability for the custom compiler solution and support for indesign rc extraction, drc and em analysis, coloraware interactive routing synopsys. Ic compiler ii is a gamechanging place and route system that was completely re architected for speed and now enables 10x faster throughput for designs. The flow covered within the workshop addresses the main design.
Synopsysic compilertutorial foralogicblock using theuniversityofutahstandard celllibraries inonsemiconductor 0. Automating calibre interface configurations in synopsys ic compiler. In this tutorial you will gain experience using synopsys ic compiler to probe your design. Importing physical constraints from an ic compiler def formatted file.
In this handson workshop, you will use ic compiler ii to create chip and block level floorplans using a hierarchical topdown design planning approach. Estimating power at rtl using synopsys design compiler. Sequential cells each masterslave element pair is merged into. The ic compiler tool uses logic libraries to provide timing and functionality information for all. Learn to use ic compiler to perform data setup for mcmm optimization, placement, cts, routing and designformanufacturability on nonupf blocklevel.