Congestion Metrics for 7 Series and UltraScale Device Families - Congestion Metrics for 7 Series and UltraScale Device Families - 2026.1 English - UG906

Vivado Design Suite User Guide: Design Analysis and Closure Techniques (UG906)

Document ID
UG906
Release Date
2026-06-23
Version
2026.1 English

For 7 series and AMD UltraScaleā„¢ devices, use a method similar to the placer congestion estimation. Use the following metrics:

  • Vertical routing congestion per CLB
  • Horizontal routing congestion per CLB

Both metrics use a demand-based model to estimate routing requirements between two points. When demand exceeds 100, the tool uses routing in adjacent tiles. Congestion increases in areas of the die where demand consistently exceeds 100%.

Note: You can use this congestion-estimation method for newer device families, but it is not recommended.