11.1.1.2 Design Implementation

During design implementation, a design is placed-and-routed using Designer. Additionally, timing analysis is performed on a design in Designer with the Timer tool. After place-and-route, post-layout (timing) simulation is performed.

Place-and-Route

Use Designer to place-and-route your design. Refer to the Designer software online help for information about using Designer.

Timing Analysis

Use the SmartTime tool in Designer to perform static timing analysis on your design. Refer to the online help for information on SmartTime.

Timing Simulation

After placing-and-routing your design, you perform a timing simulation to verify that the design meets timing constraints. Timing simulation requires timing information exported from Designer, which overrides default unit delays in the compiled Microchip VITAL libraries. Refer to the Designer Series documentation for information about exporting timing information from Designer.