Loops and Latch Loops - 2021.2 English

Versal ACAP System Integration and Validation Methodology Guide (UG1388)

Document ID
UG1388
Release Date
2021-11-19
Version
2021.2 English

A good design does not have any combinational loops, because timing loops are broken by the timing engine. The broken paths are not reported during timing analysis or evaluated during implementation. This can lead to incorrect behavior in hardware, even if the overall timing requirements are met.