Description:

Signoff STA using Primetime (Synopsys Tools) is a comprehensive course that focuses on the techniques and methodologies for performing static timing analysis (STA) using Primetime, which is a highly popular tool among Synopsys suite of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. The course covers all the essential concepts and guidelines for effectively utilizing Primetime for signoff STA in digital chip design.

Key Highlights:

• Understanding the fundamentals of static timing analysis (STA)
• Exploring the features and capabilities of Primetime tool
• Learning how to perform timing analysis and optimization
• Mastering the concepts of setup and hold time violations
• Analyzing critical paths and improving timing closure
• Applying constraints and clock tree synthesis techniques
• Understanding the impact of parasitics on timing

What you will learn:

• Introduction to Signoff STA:
  This module provides an overview of the signoff STA process, its importance, and the role of Primetime in achieving timing closure.
• STA Fundamentals:
  In this module, you will learn the basic principles of static timing analysis, including concepts like setup and hold times, clock skew, and data paths.
• Introduction to Primetime:
  This module focuses on introducing the Primetime tool, its features, and how to set up the design environment for STA.
• STA Flow in Primetime:
  Here, you will understand the step-by-step flow of performing STA using Primetime, including input requirements, command options, and reporting.
• Critical Path Analysis:
  This module covers techniques for identifying and analyzing critical paths in a design and strategies for improving timing closure.
• Timing Constraints and Optimization:
  In this module, you will learn how to apply timing constraints, perform optimization, and ensure robust timing for the design.
• Advanced STA Techniques:
  This module explores advanced techniques in STA, including clock tree synthesis, parasitic-aware analysis, and hierarchical STA approaches.