What is Floorplanning?

Floorplanning is a stage in the physical design of integrated circuits (ICs) or printed circuit boards (PCBs). It involves determining the placement of major functional blocks or modules on the chip or board area. The goal is to minimize area, wire length, and congestion, while also considering factors like power dissipation and timing performance. Floorplanning is commonly used after partitioning and before placement and routing stages in the design flow.