Flow Engine I : GUI Implementation Options v2.1i

Software & Version:
2.1i 

Audience:
FPGA designers who are familiar with the push-button implementation flow. 

Prerequisites:
Tool Flow module or basic knowledge about the phases of implementation for Xilinx FPGAs.

What is the level of the material?
Level I - Beginning

Training Duration:
1 hour

Content Description:
This module shows you how to use the implementation options which are accessible through the Flow Engine Options to improve implementation results and reduce software runtime. 

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

  • Access the options for implementation software programs
  • Describe the effects of each implementation option
  • List the most important/useful implementation options
     

Topics or Training Outline:

Introduction and Review
The Options Dialog 
The Implementation Options Template 
Translate Options 
Optimize and Map Options 
Place and Route Options 
Timing Report Options 
Re-entrant Routing and MPPR 
When to Use Options 


References:
Design Manager/Flow Engine Guide, Chapter 5