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Unnecessary long routing path creates timing issues

Joakim
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I'm using the same component in two different designs.

On one of them it passes the timing the timing requirements, but not on the other.

If I look in the details I can see that the failing design is using a CLKCTRL component far away from the design, causing a long clock delay.

But the passing design has chosen a CLKCTRL very close to the IO pins used by my component.

 

So why does this happen and is there anything I can do about it?

The CLKCTRL close to the IO pins is not used by any other component.

There is no resource issues that I can see, only using 34% of the resources.

I did try Logic Lock, which resulted in the exact same routing and passing timing criterias as the first design, but I want to avoid using logic lock.

 

I have attached 3 screenshots from chip planner that shows the routing for the 3 scenarios.

 

I'm using Cyclone V 5CSEMA5F31C6

 

Thanks / Joakim

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KhaiChein_Y_Intel
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Hi,

May I request the project.qar file for investigation? What is the software edition and version?

 

Thanks

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Joakim
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I decided to go for using Logic Lock, just curious on why the tool can't find a better routing on it's own.

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KhaiChein_Y_Intel
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Sure. Do you need other help?

 

Thanks.

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