The set_input_delay
command specifies the input path delay on an input
port relative to a clock edge at the interface of the design.
Video: For training on input delay, see the Vivado Design Suite QuickTake Video: Setting Input
Delay.
When considering the application board, the input delay represents the phase difference between:
- The data propagating from an external chip through the board to an input package pin of the FPGA, and
- The relative reference board clock.
Consequently, the input delay value can be positive or negative, depending on the clock and data relative phase at the interface of the device.
Note: Input delays can also be set on internal data pins
such as, STARTUPE3/DATA_IN[0:3] (
UltraScale+™
devices).