echo "Starting compile_ultra at [date]" compile_ultra -timing_high_effort -area_high_effort echo "Synthesis finished at [date]"
What (if any) are you currently encountering in your design? Share public link
# Map and optimize the design into gate-level primitives compile_ultra Use code with caution. Step 5: Export Synthesis Outputs
Control the physical size of the synthesized logic. A simple constraint like set_max_area 0 directs the tool to minimize area as much as possible, often used with a timing budget. synopsys design compiler tutorial 2021
Reviewing your generated report files ensures the structural netlist meets performance metrics before handoff. Timing Reports
report_timing -path full -delay max -max_paths 100 > $design_name_timing.rpt report_area > $design_name_area.rpt report_power > $design_name_power.rpt write -format verilog -hierarchy -output $design_name_gate.v write -format ddc -hierarchy -output $design_name_final.ddc
You can read Verilog or VHDL.
Synopsys Design Compiler has a rich history, with several editions serving different design needs. As of 2021, the most relevant versions for a standard user were:
Assume a 500 MHz clock (2ns period) with 50ps uncertainty.
What specific (e.g., 65nm, 28nm, FinFET) are you targeting? Share public link A simple constraint like set_max_area 0 directs the
read_def -floorplan ./floorplan/core.def set_congestion_optimization -high_effort true compile_ultra -congestion
The new report_eco_sequence command logs every change made during incremental synthesis, allowing for transparent late-stage modifications without breaking functional equivalence.
# .synopsys_dc.setup