Student Task 13: Now, redo the compilation with the constraints listed in Table 2. Furthermore, keep the previously
determined input- and output-delays. For the last two columns of Table 2, you should have a look at the t
SO
timing
reports and write down the type of the gate at the respective output bit.
Table 2: Driving cell variations.
Specification Results
clock period Driving Cell Load Cell Area [µm
2
] Gate
Out[0]
Gate
Out[7]
1.0 ns ideal ideal
1.0 ns BUFM4W 8*BUFM4W
What conclusions can you derive from the results? What effect do the constraints on the driving cell and the load
have on the performance parameters?
Student Task 14: Analyze the relationship between area and timing by constraining the present design with different
clock periods. Synthesize the design with the values listed in Table 3 and complete the missing numbers. For all of the
synthesis runs, set the input and output delays to 0.1 ns and do not use any input drivers and output loads. Moreover,
assure that you use a simple compile command in order to synthesize the design. For the empty Field (big: ) in the
first row of the table choose an appropriate value for the clock period.
Table 3: Clock period variations.
Specification Results
Clock period T Cell Area [GE] slack
ss
[ns] T − slack
ss
[ns]
big:
1.4 ns
1.2 ns
1.0 ns
0.8 ns
0.7 ns
0.6 ns
0.4 ns
0.0 ns
Use the following figure to plot your results as an AT graphic and show them to an assistant.
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