Complete Timing Constraints (SDC) Workshop

Learn everything about Timing Constraints and Become a Pro

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Vikas Sachdeva

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Video & Written Content
Interactive Live QA
Assignments and Labs

Features:

In this program you will get access to:

  • 4 hours of training videos access for the lifetime
  • Access to reading material with sample codes for the lifetime
  • 1 hr Q/A sessions every day of the workshop
  • Telegram Cohort Group for the duration of the workshop to ask questions doubts
  • Assignments and labs to with instructor help
  • Certificate after completion of the course

Workshop Outline

Day1

  • 🌟 Introduction and Overview
  • Emphasize the practical applications of timing constraints in ensuring design integrity and performance.
  • Timing Constraints Overview: Set the stage for detailed discussions by highlighting the role of timing constraints in various digital design scenarios. 📚
  • 📖 Detailed Topics Coverage
  • ⏰ Clock Definitions and Commands
  • Create Clock Command 🛠️
  • Generated Clock Definition 🔧
  • 🕒 Clock Management Commands
  • Clock Groups Command 📈
  • Clock Characteristics 📉
  • 🚦 Timing Constraints for Ports and Paths
  • Port Delays ⚡
  • Path Specification Methods 🛤️
  • False Path and Multicycle Path Commands 🚫

Day2

  • 📐 Advanced Constraint Commands
  • Max and Min Delay Commands ⏱️
  • Disable Timing 🚷
  • Case Analysis and Set Sense Commands 🕵️
  • 📋 Constraint Management and Verification
  • Miscellaneous Constraints Command 📌
  • Constraints Related to Modes and Corners 🔄
  • Constraint Budgeting, Promotion, and Verification 💼
  • Advanced Topics in Constraints
  • Mode Merging of Constraints
  • Implementation vs STA Constraints 🆚
  • Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS) Related Constraints 🌲

Day3

  • 📉 DDR Constraints Case Study
    Overview: Introduction to DDR memory and its unique timing constraints challenges. 🧠
    Application: Detailed exploration of DDR timing constraints. 🕵️‍♂️
    Outcomes: Discussion on the impact of correctly applied DDR constraints. 🎯
  • 🚀 RISC-V SoC Constraints
    Overview: Introduction to the RISC-V architecture and SoC design complexities. 🧩
    Application: Examination of timing constraints specific to a RISC-V SoC. 🔍
    Outcomes: Insights into optimizing RISC-V SoC performance and power consumption. 💡
  • 📈 Constraints Promotion Case Study
    Overview: Explanation of constraint promotion and its significance. 📊
    Application: A real-world example of constraint promotion. 🎓
    Outcomes: Understanding the benefits of effective constraint promotion. 🏆