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Static Timing Analysis Interview Preparation

Understand the fundamentals of timing analysis and its critical role in chip design with Hands on Problem solving techniques

Static Timing Analysis (STA) – Complete Interview Preparation Guide

Static Timing Analysis Interview Preparation

Introduction to STA

  • Understand the role and importance of STA
  • STA vs. Functional Verification

Digital Design Fundamentals

  • Combinational vs. Sequential Logic
  • Setup and Hold Time
  • Flip-Flop & Latch Timing Behavior

Timing Paths

  • Setup, Hold, Recovery, Removal Paths
  • Clock-to-Q, Data-to-Data Paths
  • Multi-Cycle and False Paths

Timing Analysis Concepts

  • Propagation Delay, Skew, Slack
  • Timing Windows & Critical Path ID

Constraints in STA

  • IO Delays, Clock Constraints
  • Generated Clocks & Exceptions

Clocking & CDC

  • Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)
  • CDC Issues and Fixes
  • Async/Synch Interfaces

STA Report Analysis

  • Reading Timing Reports
  • Setup, Hold, Recovery Violations
  • Optimization Techniques

Advanced Timing Concepts

  • OCV, PVT Variations
  • MMMC, Crosstalk Analysis

Power and Timing Trade-offs

  • Low-Power Design
  • Voltage Scaling & Impact

STA Debugging & Optimization

  • ECO Fixes, Buffer Insertion
  • Gate Sizing & Skew Reduction
  • Metal Layer Adjustments

Additional Features

Mock Tests

Regular assessment tests to prepare you for real-world challenges and interviews.

Hands-On Assignments

Practical assignments that reinforce theoretical concepts through application.

Live Interactive Sessions

Weekly live Q&A sessions with industry experts and instructors.

Project-Based Learning

Build portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate your skills to employers.

Mock Interview Sessions

Live problem-solving for timing analysis questions, STA report interpretation, and debugging challenges.

Interview Resources

STA cheat sheets for quick revision, model interview questions with answers, and hands-on projects to present in interviews.

Timing Report Analysis

Deep dive into STA reports to identify violations, interpret slack values, and analyze critical timing paths.

Real-World STA Scenarios

Explore practical scenarios such as clock skew, cross-talk, multi-cycle paths, and false path debugging.

System on Chip Design

Introduction to System on Chip Design
SOC Verification vs IP Verification
Verification approaches at Industry level
Pre silicon vs Post silicon Verification
Verification vs Validation