Physical Design PDFT13

Physical Design has evolved as a complex specialization in VLSI and in-demand skill for the last 2 decades. VLSI Design cycle involves preparing the design for fabrication at a selected foundry (TSMC, Global Foundries, SAMSUNG ..), with a specific technology node (10nm, 7nm..). This process involves several steps including Synthesis, floor plan, power plan, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, static timing analysis, Timing optimization and ends with delivering GDSII files to the foundry after doing all sign-off checks.