What technology files are needed to run STA using PrimeTime?

[giggs11]

.synopsys_pt.setup

Hi all,

I'm attempting to perform STA on a synthesized block of logic from DC. Can some one help me out on these queries:

(a) What are the technology files needed to run STA using Prime Time. For example, to run DC for synthesis, we would require a .synopsys_dc.setup, Library.DB, Library.SDB and other link libraries. What are the tech.files needed to run PT...?

(b) Are files with the extension of .TIMING and .DRIVE relevant to PT usage...?

Thanks.

 

[wkong_zhu]

synopsys_pt.setup

Only link library needed, I think.

 

[heartfree]

using primetime

Most of enviroment variables are like DC's.
search_path, link_path...

 

[appleleafs]

Re: Using PrimeTime

The same technology library should be used for PT, as those used in the DC synthesis.
The .synopsys_pt.setup should created, it can be made from transcript.

 

[flyankh]

Using PrimeTime

Hi

The syntax of .synopsys_pt.setup is different from DC's,and please check it in SOLD.

Godd Luck

flyankh

 

[haosg]

Using PrimeTime

target library and link library is ok,
don't need synthetic library.

 

[tukken]

Re: Using PrimeTime

the blow is pt setup file sample
PT .synopsys_pt.setup file
set search_path [list. /usr/golden/library/std_cells \
/usr/golden/library/pads]
set link_path [list {*} std_cells_lib.db pad_lib.db]

 

[aegean.chou]

Using PrimeTime

Only need the same .db files for DC

 

[bravobravo]

Re: Using PrimeTime

Yes , but you should remember to highlight max *.db and min *.db to tell primetime for maxmin analysis.

You can read it from primetime tutorial pdf .