PD Topic #4: Gate-Level Synthesis Stages | Setup, Reading RTL & GTECH Conversion Explained

In this video, Rashid dives into the details of the initial stages of the gate-level synthesis flow. This flow, typically provided by a vendor, is the backbone for converting RTL code into a usable netlist. The three stages covered in this video are:

1. Setup – Setting up the necessary tools, libraries, and flow requirements for the synthesis process.
2. Reading RTL – Using vendor commands to load RTL designs (in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog) into the shell’s memory. Multiple files can be read during this stage.
3. GTECH Conversion – Converting the loaded RTL database into a technology-independent format known as GTECH.

Rashid provides command examples from Synopsys Design Compiler to illustrate each stage in the flow. This video is perfect for engineers looking to understand the step-by-step process of setting up and initiating the synthesis flow. Stay tuned for more videos that cover additional stages of the gate-level synthesis process.