Gate Level Simulation(GLS)

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Gate Level Simulation (GLS)

  • What is GLS?
    • GLS basics and terminology
    • GLS challenges
    • Netlist
  • When GLS is run in ASIC flow?
  • Why we do GLS?
    • Synthesis and STA basics
    • How GLS differs from STA?
    • Formal or LEC checks
    • How GLS is run?
    • Setting up GLS Test bench
    • Force files
    • GLS Test plan development
    • Unit delay simulations
    • Timing simulations
    • GLS Frequency corners & timing modes, significance
    • Understanding SDF contents
    • SDF annotation
  • GLS : Good practices
    • Synchronizer flop forces
    • Command line options
    • Dump hierarchies
    • Proper SDF mapping
    • No timing checks
    • Choosing right frequency
    • Force files
  • Debugging GLS failures
    • Log file debug
    • Adding optimal number of signals to waveform
    • X tracing
    • Data flow and Schematic tracing
  • Common GLS issues
    • Test hanging
  • Debug tools
    • Verdi
  • GLS advanced aspects
    • ECO
  • SOC GLS debug concepts
    • Two GLS hands on projects
    • Setting up test bench
    • Unit delay simulations
    • Timing simulations
    • Debug
  • GLS regression and signoff
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Gate level simulations is an important aspect of VLSI design flow. It helps validate the gate level netlist for setup and hold time violations and any reset or power up sequence issues. 

There is lot of motivation for running GLS even while STA is leveraging timing checks to major extent. GLS course will focus on teaching all the aspects of GLS from setup, test plan, frequency plans, SDF corners, and non-timing simulations. Course will also focus on various issues faced during GLS and debugging those. 

Course involves two hands on projects using complex gate level netlist.

CourseGate level simulations Training
DurationLive training : 3 weeks
eLearning : 25 hours
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ScheduleSaturday, Sunday, 9AM to 1PM
ToolQuestasim, VCS
Mode of trainingLive training for minimum of 10 participants or corporate training.
eLearning with dedicated mentor for doubt clarifications.
FeeLive training : INR 8K + GST

eLearning : INR 7K + GST
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Course Highlights
  • 1-1 Dedicated Mentor Support
  •  24/7 Tool Access
  • Multiple mock interviews
  • Industry Standard Projects
  • Support with resume update