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ction 1: Getting Started
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0 q* b/ \7 l2 J# `. M This first section is meant to get a user up and running as quickly as possible. It touches - I3 Y8 T) y7 J3 A
on multiple topics that are detailed later, and is meant for application and a quick understanding.
5 k, A: p6 b; ?/ ?( f% \) ^* rThat being said, I think all users should look through this section and make sure they understand
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) M0 W- y3 V% p- J8 U The last portion of Getting Started covers analyzing results, which is an integral part of
; z9 d5 R( N4 _2 {entering constraints. One can't enter core timing or I/O constraints without being able to read the 1 A% \) i: i( }2 b8 B8 x7 H5 \. |
analysis reports, so it is recommended to read that section in conjunction with the information at 9 k0 }9 M7 h& W; w
the beginning.
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Quartus Setup $ `5 S0 X3 d& _% n
Within Quartus, there are a number of quick steps for setting up your design with
- E C% Y: \; u N1 E. NTimeQuest. These are accessed through the pull-down menu Assignments -> Settings: 5 X+ [. f! `; |
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1) Along the left panel, select Timing Analysis Settings and select the "Use TimeQuest…" radio
6 _: Q# |3 Y; D- r$ Bbutton. The Classic Timing Analyzer is the old timing analysis engine, which is not 4 c/ Q8 d. j. [# G+ V6 J6 \+ g' g
recommended for any new designs or architectures, and will eventually become obsolete. / _2 h: z7 e" Y b7 `! z
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2) Select TimeQuest Timing Analyzer in the left panel. The screenshot should look like below,
+ G% l8 l3 G, D0 R5 xwhereby the user can add a new SDC file. SDC stands for Synopsys Design Constraint, which is
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in the next section. Note that SDC files are analyzed in the order listed, top to bottom. 7 O: F/ b$ n' s Z( \8 v/ o: o
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