Chapter 9: PAR

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Phase 12.5

Phase 12.5 (Checksum:7270df4) REAL time: 47 secs

Writing design to file c:\test\par0.ncd

Total REAL time to Placer completion: 47 secs

Total CPU time to Placer completion: 8 secs

The router portion of the PAR report shows that the router has been invoked. It displays each phase of the router and reports the number of unrouted nets, in addition to an approximate tim-

ing score in parenthesis.

 

 

 

 

 

Starting

Router

 

 

 

 

 

Phase 1:

231 unrouted;

REAL time: 51

secs

 

Phase 2:

154 unrouted;

REAL time: 51

secs

 

Phase 3:

21

unrouted;

REAL time: 51

secs

 

Phase 4:

21

unrouted; (347)

REAL time: 51

secs

Phase 5:

21

unrouted; (0)

REAL time:

51

secs

Phase 6:

21

unrouted; (0)

REAL time:

51

secs

Phase 7: 0 unrouted; (0)

REAL time:

51 secs

Total

REAL time to Router completion: 51

secs

Total

CPU time to Router

completion: 10 secs

Generating "par" statistics.

The next portion of the PAR report contains the Clock Report, which includes a clock table that

lists all clocks in the design and provides information on the routing resources, number of

fanout, maximum net skew for each clock, and maximum delay. The Locked column in the clock

table means the clock driver (BUFGMUX) is assigned to a particular site instead of left floating.

Note: The clock skew and delay listed in this table differ from the skew and delay reported in

TRACE, or Timing Analyzer. PAR takes into account the net that drives the clock pins whereas

TRACE and Timing Analyzer include the entire clock path.

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8.2i specifications

Xilinx 8.2i is a significant version of the Xilinx ISE (Integrated Software Environment) that emerged in the early 2000s, marking an important milestone in the world of FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) development. This version introduced a slew of advanced features, technologies, and characteristics that made it an indispensable tool for engineers and developers in designing, simulating, and implementing digital circuits.

One of the standout features of Xilinx 8.2i is its enhanced design entry capabilities. This version supports multiple design entry methods, including schematic entry, VHDL, and Verilog HDL, giving engineers the flexibility to choose their preferred approach. The integrated environment provides user-friendly graphical interfaces, making it accessible for both novice and experienced users.

Xilinx 8.2i's synthesis tools have been improved to enable more efficient design compilation and optimization. The new algorithms used in this version facilitate faster synthesis times while reducing power consumption and improving performance. Furthermore, it features support for advanced FPGA architectures, which allows for the implementation of more complex designs with greater efficiency.

The implementation tools in Xilinx 8.2i include advanced place and route capabilities, utilizing state-of-the-art algorithms for optimized resource usage. These tools enable designers to make better use of FPGA resources, ensuring that designs fit within the constraints of the target device while maximizing performance.

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