OpenRAM/compiler/bitcells/replica_bitcell.py

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# of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
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import debug
import utils
import bitcell_base
from tech import GDS, layer
from tech import cell_properties as props
from globals import OPTS


class replica_bitcell(bitcell_base.bitcell_base):
    """
    A single bit cell (6T, 8T, etc.)
    This module implements the single memory cell used in the design. It
    is a hand-made cell, so the layout and netlist should be available in
    the technology library. """

    pin_names = [props.bitcell.cell_6t.pin.bl,
                 props.bitcell.cell_6t.pin.br,
                 props.bitcell.cell_6t.pin.wl,
                 props.bitcell.cell_6t.pin.vdd,
                 props.bitcell.cell_6t.pin.gnd]
    type_list = ["OUTPUT", "OUTPUT", "INPUT", "POWER", "GROUND"]

    def __init__(self, name, cell_name=None):
        if not cell_name:
            cell_name = OPTS.replica_bitcell_name
        # Ignore the name argument
        super().__init__(name, cell_name)
        debug.info(2, "Create replica bitcell object")

    def get_stage_effort(self, load):
        parasitic_delay = 1
        size = 0.5 #This accounts for bitline being drained thought the access TX and internal node
        cin = 3 #Assumes always a minimum sizes inverter. Could be specified in the tech.py file.
        read_port_load = 0.5 #min size NMOS gate load
        return logical_effort.logical_effort('bitline', size, cin, load+read_port_load, parasitic_delay, False)

    def input_load(self):
        """Return the relative capacitance of the access transistor gates"""

        # FIXME: This applies to bitline capacitances as well.
        access_tx_cin = parameter["6T_access_size"]/drc["minwidth_tx"]
        return 2*access_tx_cin

    def analytical_power(self, corner, load):
        """Bitcell power in nW. Only characterizes leakage."""
        from tech import spice
        leakage = spice["bitcell_leakage"]
        dynamic = 0 #temporary
        total_power = self.return_power(dynamic, leakage)
        return total_power

    def build_graph(self, graph, inst_name, port_nets):
        """Adds edges based on inputs/outputs. Overrides base class function."""
        self.add_graph_edges(graph, port_nets)