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Typical 2021 Setup Script (setup_dc2021.tcl):

Generate the key reports to verify PPA.

Create reports directory

report_timing -delay max -max_paths 10

read_vhdl -library work ./rtl/cpu.vhd

PPA

Synthesis is not just "translating" code. It is an optimization process that balances the trinity: Power, Performance, and Area. The basic workflow involves: synopsys design compiler tutorial 2021

For 2021, Topographical mode ignores WLM, but for non-topo:

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