Synthesis takes in RTL and timing constraints and generates an optimized netlist that is functionally equivalent to the RTL. In general, the synthesis tool can take any legal RTL and create the logic for it. Synthesis requires realistic timing constraints.
Note: If you created your design using the Vivado IP integrator and your IP is set up within the BD
file, the Vivado tools automatically run synthesis when
you implement the BD file.
For additional information about synthesis, refer to the following resources:
- Vivado Design Suite User Guide: Synthesis (UG901)
- Vivado Design Suite QuickTake Video: Design Flows Overview