timing closure Insights

What is timing closure?

Timing closure is the process of ensuring that a digital circuit meets its timing requirements. This involves analyzing the timing paths in the circuit, identifying potential timing violations, and then applying various techniques to correct those violations. It's commonly used in the design of integrated circuits, especially ASICs and FPGAs, to guarantee correct and reliable operation at the desired clock frequency. Common techniques include buffer insertion, gate sizing, and net routing optimization.

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What other technologies are related to timing closure?

timing closure Competitor Technologies

Fusion Compiler

Fusion Compiler is a tool from Cadence that performs synthesis, placement, and routing which competes with other timing closure flows.

mentioned alongside timing closure in 4% (51) of relevant job posts

timing closure Complementary Technologies

Synthesis

Synthesis transforms RTL code into a gate-level netlist, which is essential for timing closure. It must be done before place and route.

mentioned alongside timing closure in 7% (265) of relevant job posts

Clock Tree Synthesis

CTS is a crucial step in timing closure, as it ensures that the clock signal reaches all registers at approximately the same time.

mentioned alongside timing closure in 24% (61) of relevant job posts

Floorplanning

Floorplanning defines the placement of major blocks on the chip, influencing wire lengths and therefore timing. A good floorplan is necessary for achieving timing closure.

mentioned alongside timing closure in 23% (55) of relevant job posts