21.8.3 Performing a Bottleneck Analysis

To perform a bottleneck analysis
  1. From the SmartTime Tools menu, select Timing Analyzer > Bottleneck Analysis. The Timing Bottleneck Analysis Options dialog box appears.
  2. Select the options you wish to display and click OK.
The Bottleneck Analysis View appears in a separate window (see the following figure).
Figure 21-42. Bottleneck Analysis View
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A bottleneck is a point in the design that contributes to multiple timing violations. The Bottleneck Analysis View contains two sections
  • Device Description
  • Bottleneck Description