The 2021 documentation introduced enhanced support for advanced process nodes (7nm and below) where parasitic effects are dominant.
: Use Synopsys Timing Constraints Manager to catch SDC errors before starting long synthesis runs. synopsys timing constraints and optimization user guide 2021
: A dedicated environment to verify, generate, and manage SDC files throughout the design cycle to prevent "garbage in, garbage out" scenarios. 5. Best Practices for Timing Closure To achieve faster turnaround times, the guide recommends: synopsys timing constraints and optimization user guide 2021
: Use report_timing with detailed options to identify if a violation is caused by logic depth, high fan-out, or poor placement. synopsys timing constraints and optimization user guide 2021
: Moving registers across combinational logic boundaries to balance path delays without changing the design’s functionality.