Logic Synthesis Using Synopsys®

Logic synthesis has become a fundamental component of the ASIC design flow, andLogic Synthesis Using Synopsys® has been written for all those who dislike reading manuals but who still like to learn logic synthesis as practised in the real world. The primary focus of the book isSynopsys Design Compiler®: the leading synthesis tool in the EDA marketplace. The book is specially organized to assist designers accustomed to schematic capture based design to develop the required expertise to effectively use the Compiler. Over 100 `classic scenarios' faced by designers using the Design Compiler have been captured and discussed, and solutions provided. The scenarios are based both on personal experiences and actual user queries. A general understanding of the problem-solving techniques provided will help the reader debug similar and more complicated problems. Furthermore, several examples and dc_-shell scripts are provided.
Specifically, Logic Synthesis Using Synopsys® will help the reader develop a better understanding of the synthesis design flow, optimization strategies using the Design Compiler, test insertion using the Test Compiler®, commonly used interface formats such as EDIF and SDF, and design re-use in a synthesis-based design methodology. Examples have been provided in both VHDL and Verilog.
Audience: Written with CAD engineers in mind to enable them to formulate an effective synthesis-based ASIC design methodology. Will also assist design teams to better incorporate and effectively integrate synthesis with their existing in-house design methodology and CAD tools.

Logic Synthesis Using Synopsys, Second Edition, is for anyone who hates reading manuals but would still like to learn logic synthesis as practiced in the real world. This book should help the reader develop a better understanding of the logic synthesis design flow, optimization strategies using the Design Compiler, test synthesis using the Test Compiler, commonly used interface formats such as EDIF, SDF and PDEF, Links from the Design Compiler to Layout Tools, the FPGA synthesis process, design re-use in a synthesis-based design methodology and a conceptual introduction to behavioral synthesis. Examples in both VHDL and Verilog have been provided throughout the book. Logic Synthesis Using Synopsys, Second Edition covers several new and emerging areas in addition to improvements in the presentation and contents in chapters from the first edition.