Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP
Using waveform propagation for accurate delay calculation
Accurate timing analysis during STA is performed using detailed waveform information in addition to the traditional slew information. A waveform memory system efficiently stores the detailed waveforms that are used in, calculated during, and propagated throughout timing analysis for a circuit design. During the STA process, for multiple modeled stages of circuit design, a waveform including information detailing the form of the waveform is compressed, stored in, decompressed, and retrieved from a memory system. The memory system provides for storage efficiencies including long-term and short-term storage areas, multi-level storage, and separate storage for each view evaluated during the STA.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
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