Use a QuadrantClock when you want to drive all instances within one quadrant. Use a LocalClock when you want to drive instances within the entire chip.
Families |
Create LocalClock Region in ChipPlanner? |
Create LocalClock Region using PDC or GCF file? |
Create QuadrantClock Region in ChipPlanner? |
Create QuadrantClock Region using PDC or GCF file? |
Fusion |
No |
Yes, PDC file |
Yes |
Yes, PDC file |
ProASIC3E |
No |
Yes, PDC file |
Yes |
Yes, PDC file |
ProASIC3 |
No |
Yes, PDC file |
Yes |
Yes, PDC file |
ProASIC PLUS |
Yes |
Yes, GCF file |
No |
No |
ProASIC |
Yes |
Yes, GCF file |
No |
No |
Axcelerator |
No |
Yes, PDC file |
No |
No |
See the Floorplanning ProASIC/ProASIC PLUS Devices for Increased Performance application note for more information about assigning LocalClocks.