Question about PKS tool in SoC Encounter

[p_shinde]

PKS in SoC Encounter

hi,

PKS which comes up with SOC encounter, is it different from the PKS tool which does all placement routing, SI check, synthesis.etc

reply soon,
Thanks,
Prasad

 

[leeenghan]

Re: PKS in SoC Encounter

Hi,

I saw several discussions recently regarding PKS. I thought PKS is an obsolete product? For synthesis, it is RC. For P&R, calling PKS is optional (and I don't see a reason to call PKS). I think there is no R&D on PKS anymore.

Anyway, physical engine in Encounter is not PKS, although you can call pks for netlist-to-netlist optimisation. PKS is not use for SI; it is Celtic.

Regards,
Eng Han
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