Evolution of Methodology
Evolution of Methodology
- Estimation technology provides the necessary foundation
- Accuracy and consistency of timing across tools is necessary
Logic
Implementation
Layout
Layout
Floorplan
Management
Floorplanning
Specification
Layout
Pre-Synthesis Chip Level
Planning and Estimation
Co-Synthesis
Planning
and
Estimation
Logic
Constraints
Physical
Constraints
Logic
Implementation
Floorplan
Management
Logic
Implementation
Yesterday
Today
Tomorrow
Netlist
Specification
Specification
Source: Dr. Kurt Keutzer, Synopsys