Static Timing Analysis
Analyze timing paths, close timing, and ensure your design meets specs.
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Curriculum Syllabus
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Introduction to STA
What STA is and why it's essential for digital design verification.
Timing Path Types
Understanding different timing paths: register-to-register, input-to-register.
Setup & Hold Slack Analysis
Calculating setup and hold slack for timing violations.
Clock Domain Crossing (CDC)
Timing analysis across different clock domains.
On-Chip Variation (OCV) & AOCV
Accounting for manufacturing variations in timing analysis.
Multi-Mode Multi-Corner (MMMC)
Analyzing timing across multiple operating conditions.
Synopsys PrimeTime
Using PrimeTime for signoff static timing analysis.
Cadence Tempus
Introduction to Cadence Tempus timing signoff tool.
Timing Closure Techniques
Strategies for achieving timing closure in complex designs.
Latch Borrowing
Understanding time borrowing in latch-based designs.
CRPR: Removing Clock Pessimism
Clock Reconvergence Pessimism Removal for accurate timing.
Graph-Based vs Path-Based Analysis
Comparing graph-based and path-based STA approaches.
Crosstalk and Signal Integrity
Impact of crosstalk on timing and signal integrity analysis.
Companion Video Courses
Free NPTEL university lectures and full YouTube playlists that deepen this path.