What is Cadence Tempus?

Cadence Tempus Timing Sign-off is a static timing analysis (STA) tool used in the design and verification of integrated circuits. It analyzes the timing performance of a design to ensure it meets specified timing constraints, such as setup and hold times for flip-flops. Tempus helps identify timing violations and optimize the design for performance before tapeout. It's commonly used in the final stages of the design flow for sign-off, confirming that the design will operate correctly at the intended speed.