SDF file needs clarification

[Arvindh19]

Hi evry1,

I would like to know what a sdf file contain and where it is used? I saw the file and it is hard to understand.

It contains delay and timing checks for various cells used. But the hard part is figuring out what they mean?
Thanks a lot.

Regards
Arvindh.S

 

[yadavvlsi]

Check below blog.
http://www.vlsi-expert.com/2011/03/how-to-read-sdf-standard-delay-format.html#.U4CtOtKSxps

 

[Arvindh19]

Thanks a lot. Was very helpful