Course Description
In this course, you explore the features of the Cadence® Encounter® RTL Compiler with global synthesis technology.
You learn several techniques to constrain designs, run static timing analysis, evaluate datapath logic, optimize for low power, and interface with other tools.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Apply the recommended global synthesis flow using Encounter RTL Compiler.
- Navigate the design database and manipulate design objects.
- Constrain designs for global synthesis and run static timing analysis.
- Optimize RTL designs for timing and area using several strategies.
- Diagnose and analyze synthesis results.
- Use the extended datapath features of the compiler.
- Analyze and synthesize the design for low-power.
- Interface with other tools and place-and-route flows.
Software Used in This Course
- Encounter RTL Compiler with physical
Software Release(s)
Course Agenda
Note that this course can be tailored to better meet your needs – contact the Cadence training staff for specifics.
Day 1
- About this Course
- Introduction to Encounter RTL Compiler
- HDL Modeling
- Synthesis Flow
- Datapath Synthesis
- Optimization Strategies
Day 2
- Low-Power Synthesis
- Interface to Other Tools
- Test Synthesis
Day 3
- Physical Synthesis
- Advanced Synthesis Features
- RAK(Rapid Adoption Kits)
Audience
- ASIC Designers
- Digital IC Designers
- Logic Designers
Prerequisites
You must have experience with or knowledge of the following:
- Any HDL such as Verilog® (recommended) or VHDL
Or you must have completed the following courses:
· Verilog Language and Application v9.2
Related Courses
· Logic Equivalence Checking with Encounter Conformal EC
· Floorplanning, Physical Synthesis, Place and Route (Flat)