Set up xwindows access as you did for the cadence verilog tool to run sdc. Synopsys design compiler dc basic tutorial youtube. Introduction to simulation and synthesis on the ece 520 asic design tutorials page and that you know. An rtl compiler takes an rtl version of a design such as verilog and transforms compiles the rtl by mapping the design to components in a standard cell library such as logic gates. Design compiler synthesis of behavioral to structural three ways to go. Automatic placement and routing using cadence encounter. Synopsyscustomdesignertutorial forachipintegraonusing. Chapter 1 setup contains information and procedures about setting up synopsys software for use in creating actel designs. Since this is a different technology file, some of the library elements will be different from those used in the basic synopsys tutorial. Rtltogates synthesis using synopsys design compiler 6.
Ece 551 design and synthesis of digital systems fall 2001 synopsys design compiler tutorial. Design compiler introduction we use synopsys design compiler dc to synthesize verilog rtl models into a gatelevel netlist where all of the gates are from the standard cell library. You will use synopsys design compiler to elaborate register transfer level description of a design coded in verilog, set optimization constraints, synthesize to gates, and prepare various area and timing. Logic synthesis is performed once the rtl code is simulated and verified. This technology allows designers to identify and fix design issues to reduce routing congestion, eliminating. Actually this user manual is one of the available manual under synopsys direc tory. In this tutorial you will gain experience using synopsys design compiler dc to perform hardware. Oct 21, 2006 now copy your verilog behaviorallevel design into your synopsys directory.
The design compiler is the core synthesis engine of synopsys synthesis product family. Sep 12, 2010 ditional information about design compiler, design vision, the design ware libraries, and the synopsys 90nm standard cell library. Type commands to the design compiler shell start with syndc and start typing 2. As with design compiler, the constraint le speci es various inputoutput constraints on our design such as the target clock period, the drive strength of inputs, and the load capacitance on outputs. In the vipbrg server, change directory to the syn folder that you just set up, and enter the following command. The synopsys synthesis methodology guide is divided into the following chapters. Synthesize a structural 1bit full adder using the synopsys design compiler. In logic synthesis, a rtl code is converted into a gatelevel netlist of given stan. Synopsys, design compiler, vhdl compiler, hdl compiler, and library. Tseng, ares lab 2008 summer training course of design compiler tsmc 0. Encounter understands the same constraints we used for synthesis, so we can just point it to the synth.
The synthesis and optimization steps, described in this tutorial, can be easily converted to a script, which can later be modi. The synopsys design compiler sdc is available on the lyle machines. Required background knowledge and introduction to lab. To run design vision, type the following to start design vision. The user manual of this tool is available in the path synop sysdocsdcdcug. Synthesis is the process of transforming an rtl model into a gatelevel netlist. Frontend design of digital integrated circuits ics. Certified ic compiler ii, ic validator, primetime, and starrc tools for implementation and signoff of 22fdx designs. As learned in the previous tutorial, an rtl description of your hardware. Synthesis with synopsys design vision this tutorial will guide you through construction of a multiplexer based on provided vhdl code. The mapping decisions are performed to meet various design objectives area, timing, power. The user manual of this tool is available in the path synopsys docsicc. Netlist synthesis converts given hdl source codes into a netlist. Synopsys design compiler tutorial addendum to gwu tutorial.
Fusion compiler is built on a compact, single data model that allows seamless. Using synopsys design constraints sdc with designer. Digital logic synthesis and equivalence checking tools. You will use synopsys formality fm shell to formally. Click on the read button at the top left of the gui or file read. Provides the support of ic design with different core voltages to minimize dynamic and leakage power. We use synopsys design compiler dc to synthesize verilog rtl models into a gate level netlist where all of the gates are from the standard cell library. A pdf version of the tutorial broken down into chapter files with hyperlinks to. This is neither a full tutorial, nor a full manual about physical implementation using the synopsys ic compiler.
Design synthesis using synopsys design compiler youtube. Rtltogates synthesis using synopsys design compiler for. Digital logic synthesis and equivalence checking tools tutorial. Use the nominal delay setup file, relaunch design compiler and repeat the tutorial using the same steps.
In the dialog box that appears, doubleclick on the directory rtl, and then again on top. Invoking design compiler be sure you are in your tutorial directory before you invoke either of the following because the setup files are in this directory. In this video, i have shown steps to synthesis your rtl design using synopsys tool design vision. Synopsys, amps, astro, behavior extracting synthesis technology, cadabra, cats, certify, chipit, design compiler. Rtltogates synthesis using synopsys design compiler 1,545 view rtltogates synthesis using synopsys design compiler 4,590 view ece 128 synopsys tutorial. Rtltogates synthesis using synopsys design compiler cs250 tutorial 5 version 092509a september 25, 2009 yunsup lee in this tutorial you will gain experience using synopsys design compiler dc to perform hardware.
When you view a synthesized schematic in design analyzer, you can use the text viewer to. In addition, design compiler graphical predicts circuit congestion hot spots, providing designers with visualization of congested circuit regions, and performs specialized. Ramin roosta for introducing me to the field of asic design and to learn the basics of front end asic design flow, types of asic architecture and allowing me to use synopsys compiler for verification of my design. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use synopsys design compiler dc to. Oct 06, 2009 using synopsys ic compiler to probe your design. A pdf version of the tutorial broken down into chapter files with hyperlinks to sections can be accessed in the cae unix system at. Design analyzer reads in, synthesizes, and writes out vhdl source files, among others. Copy the environment and setup files to this folder from volece394 ece394 % cd synopsys.
Move to the directory where the multiplexer files are stored. When you view a synthesized schematic in design analyzer, you can use the text viewer to see the correspondence. Dec 09, 2015 related with design compiler 2010 synopsys com. Using the design 1,0 view design compiler 2010 synopsys com 772. A synthesis tool takes an rtl hardware description and a standard cell library as input and produces a gatelevel netlist as an output. The process that design compiler does is rtl synthesis. Chapter 2 actel synopsys design flow illustrates and describes the design flow for creating actel designs using synopsys and designer.
Synopsys design compiler tutorial university of wisconsin. The first step is to synthesize the code using the design compiler tool from synopsys. You will be viewing this tutorial online as you execute it using design compiler. The online manuals are in pdf format on the cdrom in the. Design analyzer calls design compiler for the functions. A synthesis tool takes an rtl hardware description and a standard cell library as input and produces a gatelevel netlist as output. In order to process a design interactively, you can use the design analyzer. Preparation the preparation for running design compiler is a two part process, first you must create a settings file for the. More information about synopsys design compiler dc can be found in. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use synopsys design compiler dc to synthesize a digital circuit that has been described at the registertransferlevel rtl using a hardware description language hdl. The resulting gatelevel netlist is a completely structural description with only standard cells at the leaves of the. This means, converting a gate level logic verilog file to transistor level verilog with the help of technology library provided by the foundry. Design compiler shell scripts have been used rather than the alternative design analyzer graphical user interface method of synthesizing a design. Rtltogates synthesis using synopsys design compiler.
Generate a design compiler script in order to perform several synthesis runs on the comparator. They can perform whatif exploration to identify and fix floorplan issues early and achieve an optimal floorplan. Specification rtl coding and simulation logic synthesis optimization gate level simulation static timing analysis place and route static timing analysis preliminary netlist handoff in this tutorial, we will be working in logic synthesis portion of the asic flow. Rtl to gatelevel netlist design compiler performs hardware synthesis. After you get your design right, you will use synopsys design compiler dc shellxgt to synthesize the design.
Tutorial synopsys design compiler washington state university. The tutorial is designed to walk you through the synplify pro design flow using some typical tasks and familiarize you with the user interface. At the end how to report for cell count, area and power. It may be of help to remove the test module at this time. Design analyzer is the synopsys graphic interface to its tools. Ese566a modern systemonchip design, spring 2017 ese 566a. Synopsys customdesigner tutorial forachipintegraonusing theuniversityofutahstandardcelllibraries inonsemiconductor. It is assumed that you already know how to synthesize standardcell netlists with synopsys design compiler, following the ece 520 tutorials. Ese566a modern systemonchip design, spring 2017 ese. Design compiler graphical includes synopsys virtual globalrouting technology that enables designers to predict wirerouting congestion during rtl synthesis.
Cic training manual logic synthesis with design compiler, july, 2006 tsmc 0 18um process 1 8volt sagextm stand cell library databook september 2003 t. In this tutorial, we will be working in logic synthesis portion of the asic flow. This document provides instructions, modifications, recommendations and suggestions for performing the synopsys design compiler tutorial. More information about synopsys design compiler dc can be. Using synopsys design constraints sdc with designer 2 timing constraint commands design constraint command examples are listed in table 2. Synopsys ic compiler tutorial foralogicblockusing theuniversityofutahstandardcelllibraries inonsemiconductor0. This is neither a full tutorial, nor a full manual about synthesis using the synopsys design compiler. 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. Typical combinational and sequential special cells for different styles lpd. Synopsysiccompilertutorial foralogicblockusing the. As learned in the previous tutorial, an rtl description of your hardware greatly simpli.
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