Timing Constraints in the UCF II

Software & Version:
Foundation 2.1i

Audience
For designers who wish to learn more about creating groups for timing constraints in the User Constraints File.

Prerequisites
Constraints Editor I
Timing Constraints in the UCF I

What is the level of the material?
Level III - Advanced

Training Duration
1 hour

Content Description
This module will discuss some advance features of constraints writing in the User Constraints File (UCF). Topics will include specifying groups for constraints, ignoring selected paths (TIG), the TPTHRU and TPSYNC constraints, as will as specifying the time delays for constraints.

Objectives
After completing this training, student will be able to:

  • Create groups using either predefined groups or the TNM attribute
  • Explain advantages of using the TNM attribute to create groups
  • Describe the purpose of the TIG and TPTHRU constraint


Topics or Training Outline

  • Specifying Groups
  • Pre-defined Groups
  • User Created Groups
  • More on Groups
  • Ignoring Selected Paths
  • TPTHRU
  • Summary

References
Development System Reference Guide, Chapter 6: Using Timing Constraints
Libraries Guide: Chapter 12

Teaching Activities
Review questions
Test