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–xon (Select Output Behavior for Timing Violations)

–xon {truefalse}

The –xon option specifies the output behavior when timing violations occur on memory elements. If you set this option to true, any memory elements that violate a setup time trigger X on the outputs. If you set this option to false, the signal’s previous value is retained. If you do not set this option, –xon true is run.

Note: The –xon option should be avoided as much as possible. If there is an asynchronous path in the design, the constraint ASYNC_REG should be used. Disabling the X propagation globally can have detrimental results on the simulation and the timing simulation results may not match the behavior seen in the hardware. Please see the Disabling X propagation section in the Synthesis and Simulation Design Guide for more information.

NetGen Equivalence Checking Flow

This section describes the NetGen Equivalence Checking flow, which is used for formal verification of FPGA designs. This flow creates a Verilog netlist and conformal or formality assertion file for use with supported equivalence checking tools.

The figures below illustrate the NetGen Equivalence Checking flow for FPGA designs.

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Figure 22-4:Post-NGDBuild Flow for FPGAs

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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.

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