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Chip Assembly Routing Configuration
Chip assembly routing is the preferred routing solution for designs that have macro instances, I/O pads, and also contains devices and standard cells. You can specify the chip assembly routing options by loading an existing preset or customize the routing settings using the Routing assistant. For more information, see Loading, Saving, and Deleting a Routing Preset.
The following steps summarize the Chip Assembly Routing flow to customize routing settings.
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Configure the Router
The first step in the chip assembly routing flow is to set up the router. -
Check Routability
In this step, you select the checks that should run before routing. -
Set Routing Options for Automatic Mode
Next, you set routing options for automatic mode. This routing mode is appropriate for channel types of designs. -
Generate Shields
Adds a shield for signal nets. -
View and Analyze Routing Results
In this step, you analyze the routing results from a single table using the Routing Results Browser. It shows routing information such as the number of opens, shorts, wire lengths, design rule checks, and vias.
Related Topics
Routing Assistant User Interface for Chip Assembly Routing Flow
Configuring Chip Assembly Routing Settings
Checking Layout Routability in Chip Assembly
Viewing and Analyzing Chip Assembly Routing Results
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