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    Synthesis is the process of converting RTL code into a gate-level netlist. It involves three main steps: 1) Translation converts the RTL into a technology-independent netlist, 2) Mapping converts the netlist into technology-specific gates, and 3) Optimization modifies the mapping to meet design goals like timing, area, and power based on provided constraints. The outputs are a netlist and updated constraints. The article provides an overview of the synthesis flow for converting a design from RTL to gates.

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    Synthesis is the process of converting RTL code into a gate-level netlist. It involves three main steps: 1) Translation converts the RTL into a technology-independent netlist, 2) Mapping converts the netlist into technology-specific gates, and 3) Optimization modifies the mapping to meet design goals like timing, area, and power based on provided constraints. The outputs are a netlist and updated constraints. The article provides an overview of the synthesis flow for converting a design from RTL to gates.

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    Synthesis is the process of converting RTL code into a gate-level netlist. It involves three main steps: 1) Translation converts the RTL into a technology-independent netlist, 2) Mapping converts the netlist into technology-specific gates, and 3) Optimization modifies the mapping to meet design goals like timing, area, and power based on provided constraints. The outputs are a netlist and updated constraints. The article provides an overview of the synthesis flow for converting a design from RTL to gates.

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    Synthesis Flow Overview (VLSI)

    Introduction:

    Synthesis is a process of converting RTL (synthesizable Verilog code) into a


    technology specific Gate level netlist which includes nets, sequential cells,
    combinational cells and their connectivity. In other words, It is a process of
    combining pre-existing elements to form something new. It is the conversion of
    an idea into an implementation.

    Logic Synthesis is combining primitive logic functions to form a design netlist


    that meets functional and design goals.

    Synthesis Inputs: Get started Sign In

    RTL (.v), Constraints (.sdc), Timing Libraries (.lib) Search

    Steps:

    Logic Synthesis = Translation + Mapping + Optimization


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    Translation: This is the first step of the logical synthesis. In this step, RTL is
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    Operations performed in this step:
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    Mapping: In this step, tool will map the (G-Tech) generic Boolean netlist into
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    Optimization: In this step, tool modifies the mapping to meet the design
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    Optimization step is constraint-driven. User needs to provide good constraints
    for effective optimization results. Optimal design is found as a result of synthesis
    based on the priorities set by the designer. The tool choose the combination of
    library cells that best meet the functional, timing, area and power requirements
    of the design.
    Constraints:

    The design goal (timing, area, power) is defined by the constraints.


    Constraints are set of rules that set limits on circuit parameters according to
    parameter priorities and requirements.

    During synthesis process, every time there is a choice between several circuit
    variants, the one meeting constraints is chosen.

    Synthesis Outputs:

    Netlist (.v), Constraints (.sdc)

    This article mainly focused on the basics of Synthesis flow. It is intended for the
    college students and graduates who are new to ASIC design. Detailed flow will
    be shared in upcoming posts. Share your feedback to improve.

    Author: Ankit Mahajan, Physical Design Engineer at HCL Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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