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Synopsys Design Compiler (DC) is the industry-standard tool for translating Register-Transfer Level (RTL) hardware descriptions into optimized, technology-specific gate-level netlists. This tutorial provides a structured, step-by-step workflow for executing synthesis using Design Compiler, optimized around the 2021 Topographical features and standard industry practices. 1. Introduction to Synthesis and Design Compiler

Alternatively, use the command-line mode for batch scripts:

: This file is critical; it defines your search paths and links to your technology libraries ( target_library link_library Target Library

You must select an operating corner (Worst-Case, Best-Case, or Typical) to direct optimization calculations.

DC 2021 can read a preliminary floorplan to estimate routing congestion.

Comprehensive Synopsys Design Compiler Tutorial Synopsys Design Compiler (DC) is the industry-standard tool for RTL synthesis. It translates your Hardware Description Language (HDL) code, such as Verilog or VHDL, into a technology-specific gate-level netlist. This tutorial guides you through the complete synthesis flow using the modern Topographical mode. 1. Synthesis Concepts and Modes

For real-world projects, manual command entry is inefficient. Tcl scripting is the industry standard for automating the DC workflow.

Create a .synopsys_dc.setup file to define paths and libraries: