Pessimism reduction in static timing analysis using interdependent setup and hold times

Emre Salman; Ali Dasdan; Feroze Taraporevala; Kayhan Kucukcakar; Eby G. Friedman

doi:10.1109/ISQED.2006.100

Pessimism reduction in static timing analysis using interdependent setup and hold times

Emre Salman
, Ali Dasdan
, Feroze Taraporevala
, Kayhan Kucukcakar
, Eby G. Friedman

Electrical Engineering

Synopsys Inc.
University of Rochester

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Abstract

A methodology is proposed for interdependent setup time and hold time characterization of sequential circuits. Integrating the methodology into an industrial sign-off static timing analysis tool is described. The proposed methodology prevents optimism and reduces unnecessary pessimism, both of which exist due to independent characterization. Furthermore, the tradeoff between interdependent setup and hold times is exploited to significantly reduce slack violations. These benefits are validated using industrial circuits and tools.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings - 7th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2006
Pages	159-164
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ISQED.2006.100
State	Published - 2006
Event	7th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2006 - San Jose, CA, United States Duration: Mar 27 2006 → Mar 29 2006

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Name	Proceedings - International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED
ISSN (Print)	1948-3287
ISSN (Electronic)	1948-3295

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Conference	7th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2006
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Jose, CA
Period	03/27/06 → 03/29/06

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Salman, E., Dasdan, A., Taraporevala, F., Kucukcakar, K., & Friedman, E. G. (2006). Pessimism reduction in static timing analysis using interdependent setup and hold times. In Proceedings - 7th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2006 (pp. 159-164). Article 1613130 (Proceedings - International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISQED.2006.100

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Salman, E, Dasdan, A, Taraporevala, F, Kucukcakar, K & Friedman, EG 2006, Pessimism reduction in static timing analysis using interdependent setup and hold times. in Proceedings - 7th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2006., 1613130, Proceedings - International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED, pp. 159-164, 7th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2006, San Jose, CA, United States, 03/27/06. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISQED.2006.100

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Salman E, Dasdan A, Taraporevala F, Kucukcakar K, Friedman EG. Pessimism reduction in static timing analysis using interdependent setup and hold times. In Proceedings - 7th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED 2006. 2006. p. 159-164. 1613130. (Proceedings - International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ISQED). doi: 10.1109/ISQED.2006.100

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