High Fanouts in Critical Paths - 2021.1 English

Versal ACAP Hardware, IP, and Platform Development Methodology Guide (UG1387)

Document ID
UG1387
Release Date
2021-07-26
Version
2021.1 English
High fanout nets are much easier to deal with early in the design process. What constitutes too high of a fanout is often dictated by performance requirements and the construction of the paths. You can use the following techniques to address issues with high fanout nets.
Recommended: Identify high fanout nets using the report_high_fanout_nets Tcl command after synthesis. Monitor the impact of these nets on design performance as you progress through the implementation process.