fe gps cadence
FE (First Encounter):
- Prototyping tool --> floor plan, power plan,...
GPS (Global physical synthesis):
- Use the same keyword of "global synthesis" from RTL Compiler.
NanoRoute:
- Router (global route + detail route)
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SOCE 5.2 = FE + RTL Compiler + sRoute + NR + crosstalk analysis (Celtic) + ...
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SOCE does not contain sign-off DRC/LVS features.
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Cadence RTL-to-GDSII flow:
- 1) synthesisDesign
- 2) planDesign + APP(automatic power plan)
- 3) placeDesign
- 4) clockDesign
- 5) globalDetailRoute (routeDesign)
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- 6) ecoDesign