Synopsys Design Compiler Tutorial May 2026

compile_ultra

# .synopsys_dc.setup set search_path [list . ./rtl ./lib] set target_library "saed90nm_typ.db" set link_library [list "*" $target_library] set symbol_library "saed90nm.sdb" set synthetic_library "dw_foundation.sldb" dc_shell -topo # for topographical mode (more accurate) dc_shell # normal mode 2. Read RTL Design # Read all Verilog/VHDL files read_verilog top_module.v sub_module1.v sub_module2.v Or use analyze & elaborate (for VHDL/Verilog with parameters) analyze -format verilog -lib WORK file1.v file2.v elaborate top_module synopsys design compiler tutorial

This assumes you have basic UNIX/Linux knowledge and access to a Synopsys environment. Setup file ( .synopsys_dc.setup ) Create this in your working directory or home directory: compile_ultra #

report_timing > reports/timing.rpt report_area > reports/area.rpt write -format verilog -output results/top_synth.v write_sdf results/top.sdf reports/timing.rpt report_area &gt