EDN

Statistical Static Timing Analysis – A Better Alternative

Traditionally static timing analysis (STA) is used to verify if a CMOS digital design can meet the target speed at various process and interconnect corners. In practice, the worst-case slow or ...
EDN

Rethinking statistical timing analysis

A year or two ago, it looked like statistical timing analysis might be the next great new thing in IC design. Now it's less clear–and a debate at the recent International Symposium on Physical Design ...
Embedded

Static timing analysis: bridging the gap between simulation and silicon

Static Timing Analysis (STA) not only acts as a connecting link between backend and frontend design activities, but more importantly helps in bridging the gap between simulation and silicon. STA is ...
Electronic Design

Interview: Cadence's Anirudh Devgan Talks About Parallel Timing Closure Signoff

System-on-Chip (SoC) developers are creating larger and more complex solutions. Static timing analysis and closure is key to successful solution so timing sign off tools can have a significant impact ...
Electronic Design

Improve Logic Timing with Worst-Case Analysis

Worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA) is a cost-effective means of screening a design to verify with a high degree of confidence that potential defects and deficiencies are identified and eliminated ...