Congestion Metrics for 7 Series and UltraScale Device Families - 2021.2 English

Vivado Design Suite User Guide: Design Analysis and Closure Techniques (UG906)

Document ID
UG906
Release Date
2021-10-27
Version
2021.2 English

For 7 series and UltraScale parts, a method similar to the placer estimation of congestion is used by way of the following metrics:

  • Vertical routing congestion per CLB
  • Horizontal routing congestion per CLB

Both of these metrics show a demand-based model that estimates the requirement for routing going between two points. When the demand exceeds 100, routing in adjacent tiles is used. Congestion is proportional to the area of the die where demand is consistently exceeding 100%.

Note: This method is still available for newer device families, but it is not recommended for use.