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Foundation 2.1i: Timing simulation of Virtex DLL fails when input frequency is higher than 100MHz


Record #8398

Problem Title:
Foundation 2.1i: Timing simulation of Virtex DLL fails when input frequency is higher than
100MHz



Problem Description:
Urgency: High

General Description: When performing a timing simulation of a Virtex CLKDLL,
the CLKDLL functions properly to a specified clock frequency, then fails to output the correct or any frequency.

This result is caused by lump sum modeling.


Solution 1:

This can be resolved in two ways:

1- Use a simulator that supports transport or transparent switches. This will allow the small clock pulses to pass through the logic, causing the CLKDLL to simulate correctly.

2- Set the following environment variable: XIL_PP_OPTIMIZE to true.






End of Record #8398 - Last Modified: 02/02/00 15:46

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