Synthesis & Logic Optimization · All levels
Synthesis Glossary
Shared vocabulary for constraints, mapping, and QoR closure.
Terms to use precisely
QoR: quality of results across timing/area/power.
Mapping: transform from Boolean network to library cells.
Retiming: legal register relocation across logic.
VT mix: HVT/SVT/LVT distribution policy.
Incremental compile: localized re-optimization flow.
Topographical synthesis: physical estimate-aware compile mode.
ECO: targeted gate-level fix with regression proof.