New power strapping mostly working.

Each module uses M3/M4 power straps with pins on the ends.
Works in all technologies for a single no mux, dual port SRAM.
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mrg 2022-04-05 13:51:55 -07:00
parent 68d0a56423
commit 5e546ee974
17 changed files with 512 additions and 286 deletions

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@ -407,8 +407,8 @@ class layout():
"""
pins = instance.get_pins(pin_name)
debug.check(len(pins) > 0,
"Could not find pin {}".format(pin_name))
if len(pins) == 0:
debug.warning("Could not find pin {0} on {1}".format(pin_name, instance.mod.name))
for pin in pins:
if new_name == "":
@ -427,11 +427,194 @@ class layout():
for pin_name in self.pin_map.keys():
self.copy_layout_pin(instance, pin_name, prefix + pin_name)
def route_vertical_pins(self, name, insts=None, layer=None, xside="cx", yside="cy"):
def connect_row_locs(self, from_layer, to_layer, locs, name=None, full=False):
"""
Connects left/right rows that are aligned on the given layer.
"""
bins = {}
for loc in locs:
y = pin.y
try:
bins[y].append(loc)
except KeyError:
bins[y] = [loc]
for y, v in bins.items():
# Not enough to route a pin, so just copy them
if len(v) < 2:
continue
if full:
left_x = 0
right_x = self.width
else:
left_x = min([loc.x for loc in v])
right_x = max([loc.x for loc in v])
left_pos = vector(left_x, y)
right_pos = vector(right_x, y)
# Make sure to add vias to the new route
for loc in v:
self.add_via_stack_center(from_layer=from_layer,
to_layer=to_layer,
offset=loc,
min_area=True)
if name:
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text=name,
layer=to_layer,
start=left_pos,
end=right_pos)
else:
self.add_segment_center(layer=to_layer,
start=left_pos,
end=right_pos)
def connect_row_pins(self, layer, pins, name=None, full=False):
"""
Connects left/right rows that are aligned.
"""
bins = {}
for pin in pins:
y = pin.cy()
try:
bins[y].append(pin)
except KeyError:
bins[y] = [pin]
for y, v in bins.items():
# Not enough to route a pin, so just copy them
if len(v) < 2:
continue
if full:
left_x = 0
right_x = self.width
else:
left_x = min([pin.lx() for pin in v])
right_x = max([pin.rx() for pin in v])
left_pos = vector(left_x, y)
right_pos = vector(right_x, y)
# Make sure to add vias to the new route
for pin in v:
self.add_via_stack_center(from_layer=pin.layer,
to_layer=layer,
offset=pin.center(),
min_area=True)
if name:
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text=name,
layer=layer,
start=left_pos,
end=right_pos)
else:
self.add_segment_center(layer=layer,
start=left_pos,
end=right_pos)
def connect_col_locs(self, from_layer, to_layer, locs, name=None, full=False):
"""
Connects top/bot columns that are aligned.
"""
bins = {}
for loc in locs:
x = loc.x
try:
bins[x].append(loc)
except KeyError:
bins[x] = [loc]
for x, v in bins.items():
# Not enough to route a pin, so just copy them
if len(v) < 2:
continue
if full:
bot_y = 0
top_y = self.height
else:
bot_y = min([loc.y for loc in v])
top_y = max([loc.y for loc in v])
top_pos = vector(x, top_y)
bot_pos = vector(x, bot_y)
# Make sure to add vias to the new route
for loc in v:
self.add_via_stack_center(from_layer=from_layer,
to_layer=to_layer,
offset=loc,
min_area=True)
if name:
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text=name,
layer=to_layer,
start=top_pos,
end=bot_pos)
else:
self.add_segment_center(layer=to_layer,
start=top_pos,
end=bot_pos)
def connect_col_pins(self, layer, pins, name=None, full=False):
"""
Connects top/bot columns that are aligned.
"""
bins = {}
for pin in pins:
x = pin.cx()
try:
bins[x].append(pin)
except KeyError:
bins[x] = [pin]
for x, v in bins.items():
# Not enough to route a pin, so just copy them
if len(v) < 2:
continue
if full:
bot_y = 0
top_y = self.height
else:
bot_y = min([pin.by() for pin in v])
top_y = max([pin.uy() for pin in v])
top_pos = vector(x, top_y)
bot_pos = vector(x, bot_y)
# Make sure to add vias to the new route
for pin in v:
self.add_via_stack_center(from_layer=pin.layer,
to_layer=layer,
offset=pin.center(),
min_area=True)
if name:
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text=name,
layer=layer,
start=top_pos,
end=bot_pos)
else:
self.add_segment_center(layer=layer,
start=top_pos,
end=bot_pos)
def route_vertical_pins(self, name, insts=None, layer=None, xside="cx", yside="cy", num_pins=2, full_width=True):
"""
Route together all of the pins of a given name that vertically align.
Uses local_insts if insts not specified.
Uses center of pin by default, or right or left if specified.
num_pins specifies whether to add a single pin or multiple pins (equally spaced)
TODO: Add equally spaced option for IR drop min, right now just 2
"""
@ -451,7 +634,7 @@ class layout():
for x, v in bins.items():
# Not enough to route a pin, so just copy them
if len(v) < 2:
debug.warning("Copying pins instead of connecting with pin.")
debug.warning("Pins don't align well so copying pins instead of connecting with pin.")
for inst,pin in v:
self.add_layout_pin(pin.name,
pin.layer,
@ -460,10 +643,8 @@ class layout():
pin.height())
continue
bot_y = min([pin.by() for (inst,pin) in v])
top_y = max([pin.uy() for (inst,pin) in v])
last_via = None
pin_layer = None
for inst,pin in v:
if layer:
pin_layer = layer
@ -482,31 +663,57 @@ class layout():
else:
via_width=None
if full_width:
bot_y = 0
top_y = self.height
else:
bot_y = min([pin.by() for (inst,pin) in v])
top_y = max([pin.uy() for (inst,pin) in v])
top_pos = vector(x, top_y)
bot_pos = vector(x, bot_y)
# top_rect = self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=name,
# layer=pin_layer,
# offset=top_pos)
#bot_rect = self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=name,
# layer=pin_layer,
# offset=bot_pos)
# self.add_segment_center(layer=pin_layer,
# start=vector(top_rect.cx(), bot_pos.y),
# end=top_rect.bc(),
# width=via_width)
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text=name,
layer=pin_layer,
start=top_pos,
end=bot_pos,
width=via_width)
if num_pins==2:
self.add_layout_pin_rect_ends(name=name,
layer=pin_layer,
start=top_pos,
end=bot_pos,
width=via_width)
else:
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text=name,
layer=pin_layer,
start=top_pos,
end=bot_pos,
width=via_width)
def add_layout_pin_rect_ends(self, name, layer, start, end, width=None):
def route_horizontal_pins(self, name, insts=None, layer=None, xside="cx", yside="cy"):
# This adds pins on the end connected by a segment
top_rect = self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=name,
layer=layer,
offset=start)
bot_rect = self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=name,
layer=layer,
offset=end)
# This is made to not overlap with the pin above
# so that the power router will only select a small pin.
# Otherwise it adds big blockages over the rails.
if start.y != end.y:
self.add_segment_center(layer=layer,
start=bot_rect.uc(),
end=top_rect.bc())
else:
self.add_segment_center(layer=layer,
start=bot_rect.rc(),
end=top_rect.lc())
def route_horizontal_pins(self, name, insts=None, layer=None, xside="cx", yside="cy", num_pins=2, full_width=True):
"""
Route together all of the pins of a given name that horizontally align.
Uses local_insts if insts not specified.
Uses center of pin by default, or top or botom if specified.
num_pins specifies whether to add a single pin or multiple pins (equally spaced)
TODO: Add equally spaced option for IR drop min, right now just 2
"""
@ -527,7 +734,7 @@ class layout():
for y, v in bins.items():
if len(v) < 2:
debug.warning("Copying pins instead of connecting with pin.")
debug.warning("Pins don't align well so copying pins instead of connecting with pin.")
for inst,pin in v:
self.add_layout_pin(pin.name,
pin.layer,
@ -536,10 +743,8 @@ class layout():
pin.height())
continue
left_x = min([pin.lx() for (inst,pin) in v])
right_x = max([pin.rx() for (inst,pin) in v])
last_via = None
pin_layer = None
for inst,pin in v:
if layer:
pin_layer = layer
@ -550,7 +755,7 @@ class layout():
last_via = self.add_via_stack_center(from_layer=pin.layer,
to_layer=pin_layer,
offset=vector(pin.cx(), y),
offset=vector(x, y),
min_area=True)
if last_via:
@ -558,29 +763,56 @@ class layout():
else:
via_height=None
if full_width:
left_x = 0
right_x = self.width
else:
left_x = min([pin.lx() for (inst,pin) in v])
right_x = max([pin.rx() for (inst,pin) in v])
left_pos = vector(left_x, y)
right_pos = vector(right_x, y)
# left_rect = self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=name,
# layer=pin_layer,
# offset=left_pos)
#right_rect = self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=name,
# layer=pin_layer,
# offset=right_pos)
# This is made to not overlap with the pin above
# so that the power router will only select a small pin.
# Otherwise it adds big blockages over the rails.
# self.add_segment_center(layer=pin_layer,
# start=left_rect.rc(),
# end=vector(right_pos.x, left_rect.cy()),
# width=via_height)
if num_pins==2:
self.add_layout_pin_rect_ends(name=name,
layer=pin_layer,
start=left_pos,
end=right_pos,
width=via_height)
else:
# This adds a single big pin
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text=name,
layer=pin_layer,
start=left_pos,
end=right_pos,
width=via_height)
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text=name,
layer=pin_layer,
start=left_pos,
end=right_pos,
width=via_height)
def add_layout_end_pin_segment_center(self, text, layer, start, end):
"""
Creates a path with two pins on the end that don't overlap.
"""
start_pin = self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=text,
layer=layer,
offset=start)
end_pin = self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=text,
layer=layer,
offset=end)
if start.x != end.x and start.y != end.y:
file_name = "non_rectilinear.gds"
self.gds_write(file_name)
debug.error("Cannot have a non-manhatten layout pin: {}".format(file_name), -1)
elif start.x != end.x:
self.add_segment_center(layer=layer,
start=start_pin.rc(),
end=end_pin.lc())
elif start.y != end.y:
self.add_segment_center(layer=layer,
start=start_pin.uc(),
end=end_pin.bc())
else:
debug.error("Cannot have a point pin.", -1)
def add_layout_pin_segment_center(self, text, layer, start, end, width=None):
"""
@ -1447,12 +1679,13 @@ class layout():
width = None
height = None
pin = None
if start_layer in self.pwr_grid_layers:
self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=name,
layer=start_layer,
offset=loc,
width=width,
height=height)
pin = self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=name,
layer=start_layer,
offset=loc,
width=width,
height=height)
else:
via = self.add_via_stack_center(from_layer=start_layer,
to_layer=self.pwr_grid_layers[0],
@ -1463,11 +1696,13 @@ class layout():
width = via.width
if not height:
height = via.height
self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=name,
layer=self.pwr_grid_layers[0],
offset=loc,
width=width,
height=height)
pin = self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text=name,
layer=self.pwr_grid_layers[0],
offset=loc,
width=width,
height=height)
return pin
def copy_power_pin(self, pin, loc=None, directions=None, new_name=""):
"""

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@ -46,6 +46,8 @@ class bitcell_array(bitcell_base_array):
self.add_layout_pins()
self.route_supplies()
self.add_boundary()
self.DRC_LVS()

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@ -156,18 +156,15 @@ class bitcell_base_array(design.design):
width=self.width,
height=wl_pin.height())
def add_supply_pins(self):
for row in range(self.row_size):
for col in range(self.column_size):
inst = self.cell_inst[row, col]
for pin_name in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, pin_name)
def route_supplies(self):
for inst in self.cell_inst.values():
for pin_name in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, pin_name)
def add_layout_pins(self):
""" Add the layout pins """
self.add_bitline_pins()
self.add_wl_pins()
self.add_supply_pins()
def _adjust_x_offset(self, xoffset, col, col_offset):
tempx = xoffset

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@ -280,7 +280,8 @@ class control_logic(design.design):
def route_rails(self):
""" Add the input signal inverted tracks """
height = self.control_logic_center.y - self.m2_pitch
offset = vector(self.ctrl_dff_array.width, 0)
# DFF spacing plus the power routing
offset = vector(self.ctrl_dff_array.width + self.m4_pitch, 0)
self.input_bus = self.create_vertical_bus("m2",
offset,
@ -312,7 +313,8 @@ class control_logic(design.design):
self.place_dffs()
# All of the control logic is placed to the right of the DFFs and bus
self.control_x_offset = self.ctrl_dff_array.width + self.internal_bus_width
# as well as the power supply stripe
self.control_x_offset = self.ctrl_dff_array.width + self.internal_bus_width + self.m4_pitch
row = 0
# Add the logic on the right of the bus
@ -368,7 +370,7 @@ class control_logic(design.design):
self.route_clk_buf()
self.route_gated_clk_bar()
self.route_gated_clk_buf()
self.route_supply()
self.route_supplies()
def create_delay(self):
""" Create the replica bitline """
@ -707,28 +709,60 @@ class control_logic(design.design):
start=out_pos,
end=right_pos)
def route_supply(self):
def route_supplies(self):
""" Add vdd and gnd to the instance cells """
supply_layer = self.dff.get_pin("vdd").layer
pin_layer = self.dff.get_pin("vdd").layer
supply_layer = self.supply_stack[2]
max_row_x_loc = max([inst.rx() for inst in self.row_end_inst])
min_row_x_loc = self.control_x_offset
vdd_pin_locs = []
gnd_pin_locs = []
for inst in self.row_end_inst:
pins = inst.get_pins("vdd")
for pin in pins:
if pin.layer == supply_layer:
if pin.layer == pin_layer:
row_loc = pin.rc()
pin_loc = vector(max_row_x_loc, pin.rc().y)
self.add_power_pin("vdd", pin_loc, start_layer=pin.layer)
self.add_path(supply_layer, [row_loc, pin_loc])
vdd_pin_locs.append(pin_loc)
self.add_via_stack_center(from_layer=pin_layer,
to_layer=supply_layer,
offset=pin_loc,
min_area=True)
self.add_path(pin_layer, [row_loc, pin_loc])
pins = inst.get_pins("gnd")
for pin in pins:
if pin.layer == supply_layer:
if pin.layer == pin_layer:
row_loc = pin.rc()
pin_loc = vector(max_row_x_loc, pin.rc().y)
self.add_power_pin("gnd", pin_loc, start_layer=pin.layer)
self.add_path(supply_layer, [row_loc, pin_loc])
pin_loc = vector(min_row_x_loc, pin.rc().y)
gnd_pin_locs.append(pin_loc)
self.add_via_stack_center(from_layer=pin_layer,
to_layer=supply_layer,
offset=pin_loc,
min_area=True)
self.add_path(pin_layer, [row_loc, pin_loc])
min_y = min([x.y for x in vdd_pin_locs])
max_y = max([x.y for x in vdd_pin_locs])
bot_pos = vector(max_row_x_loc, min_y)
top_pos = vector(max_row_x_loc, max_y)
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text="vdd",
layer=supply_layer,
start=bot_pos,
end=top_pos)
min_y = min([x.y for x in gnd_pin_locs])
max_y = max([x.y for x in gnd_pin_locs])
bot_pos = vector(min_row_x_loc, min_y)
top_pos = vector(min_row_x_loc, max_y)
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text="gnd",
layer=supply_layer,
start=bot_pos,
end=top_pos)
self.copy_layout_pin(self.delay_inst, "gnd")
self.copy_layout_pin(self.delay_inst, "vdd")
@ -781,7 +815,7 @@ class control_logic(design.design):
# Connect this at the bottom of the buffer
out_pin = inst.get_pin("Z")
out_pos = out_pin.center()
mid1 = vector(out_pos.x, out_pos.y - 0.4 * inst.mod.height)
mid1 = vector(out_pos.x, out_pos.y - 0.3 * inst.mod.height)
mid2 = vector(self.input_bus[name].cx(), mid1.y)
bus_pos = self.input_bus[name].center()
self.add_wire(self.m2_stack[::-1], [out_pos, mid1, mid2, bus_pos])

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@ -177,9 +177,11 @@ class delay_chain(design.design):
# The routing to connect the loads is over the first and last cells
# We have an even number of drivers and must only do every other
# supply rail
if OPTS.experimental_power:
self.route_horizontal_pins("vdd")
self.route_horizontal_pins("gnd")
if True or OPTS.experimental_power:
left_load_insts = [self.load_inst_map[x][0] for x in self.driver_inst_list]
right_load_insts = [self.load_inst_map[x][-1] for x in self.driver_inst_list]
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", left_load_insts, xside="lx")
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", right_load_insts, xside="rx")
else:
for inst in self.driver_inst_list:
load_list = self.load_inst_map[inst]

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@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ class dff_array(design.design):
self.height = self.rows * self.dff.height
self.place_dff_array()
self.route_supplies()
self.add_layout_pins()
self.add_boundary()
self.DRC_LVS()
@ -106,17 +107,25 @@ class dff_array(design.design):
return dout_name
def route_supplies(self):
if OPTS.experimental_power and self.rows > 1:
# Vertical straps on ends if multiple rows
left_dff_insts = [self.dff_insts[x, 0] for x in range(self.rows)]
right_dff_insts = [self.dff_insts[x, self.columns-1] for x in range(self.rows)]
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", left_dff_insts, xside="lx", yside="cy")
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", right_dff_insts, xside="rx", yside="cy")
else:
for row in range(self.rows):
for col in range(self.columns):
# Continous vdd rail along with label.
vdd_pin=self.dff_insts[row, col].get_pin("vdd")
self.copy_power_pin(vdd_pin)
# Continous gnd rail along with label.
gnd_pin=self.dff_insts[row, col].get_pin("gnd")
self.copy_power_pin(gnd_pin)
def add_layout_pins(self):
for row in range(self.rows):
for col in range(self.columns):
# Continous vdd rail along with label.
vdd_pin=self.dff_insts[row, col].get_pin("vdd")
self.copy_power_pin(vdd_pin)
# Continous gnd rail along with label.
gnd_pin=self.dff_insts[row, col].get_pin("gnd")
self.copy_power_pin(gnd_pin)
for row in range(self.rows):
for col in range(self.columns):
din_pin = self.dff_insts[row, col].get_pin("D")

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@ -145,24 +145,23 @@ class dff_buf_array(design.design):
return dout_bar_name
def route_supplies(self):
for row in range(self.rows):
vdd0_pin=self.dff_insts[row, 0].get_pin("vdd")
vddn_pin=self.dff_insts[row, self.columns - 1].get_pin("vdd")
self.add_path(vdd0_pin.layer, [vdd0_pin.lc(), vddn_pin.rc()], width=vdd0_pin.height())
if OPTS.experimental_power and self.rows > 1:
# Vertical straps on ends if multiple rows
left_dff_insts = [self.dff_insts[x, 0] for x in range(self.rows)]
right_dff_insts = [self.dff_insts[x, self.columns-1] for x in range(self.rows)]
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", left_dff_insts, xside="lx", yside="cy")
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", right_dff_insts, xside="rx", yside="cy")
else:
for row in range(self.rows):
for col in range(self.columns):
# Continous vdd rail along with label.
vdd_pin=self.dff_insts[row, col].get_pin("vdd")
self.copy_power_pin(vdd_pin)
gnd0_pin=self.dff_insts[row, 0].get_pin("gnd")
gndn_pin=self.dff_insts[row, self.columns - 1].get_pin("gnd")
self.add_path(gnd0_pin.layer, [gnd0_pin.lc(), gndn_pin.rc()], width=gnd0_pin.height())
# Continous gnd rail along with label.
gnd_pin=self.dff_insts[row, col].get_pin("gnd")
self.copy_power_pin(gnd_pin)
for row in range(self.rows):
for col in range(self.columns):
# Continous vdd rail along with label.
vdd_pin=self.dff_insts[row, col].get_pin("vdd")
self.copy_power_pin(vdd_pin, loc=vdd_pin.lc())
# Continous gnd rail along with label.
gnd_pin=self.dff_insts[row, col].get_pin("gnd")
self.copy_power_pin(gnd_pin, loc=gnd_pin.lc())
def add_layout_pins(self):

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@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ class dummy_array(bitcell_base_array):
self.add_layout_pins()
self.route_supplies()
self.add_boundary()
self.DRC_LVS()
@ -98,6 +100,8 @@ class dummy_array(bitcell_base_array):
width=self.width,
height=wl_pin.height())
def route_supplies(self):
# Copy a vdd/gnd layout pin from every cell
for row in range(self.row_size):
for col in range(self.column_size):

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@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ class hierarchical_decoder(design.design):
self.pre2x4_inst = []
self.pre3x8_inst = []
self.pre4x16_inst = []
self.local_insts = []
b = factory.create(module_type=OPTS.bitcell)
self.cell_height = b.height
@ -591,65 +590,20 @@ class hierarchical_decoder(design.design):
def route_supplies(self):
"""
Add a pin for each row of vdd/gnd which are
must-connects next level up.
"""
# This is an experiment with power rails
if OPTS.tech_name=="sky130" or OPTS.experimental_power:
if layer_props.hierarchical_decoder.vertical_supply:
pre_insts = self.pre2x4_inst + self.pre3x8_inst + self.pre4x16_inst
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", insts=pre_insts, yside="by")
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", insts=pre_insts, yside="by")
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", insts=self.and_inst, yside="by")
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", insts=self.and_inst, yside="by")
else:
pre_insts = self.pre2x4_inst + self.pre3x8_inst + self.pre4x16_inst
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", insts=pre_insts)
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", insts=pre_insts)
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", insts=self.and_inst, xside="rx")
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", insts=self.and_inst, xside="lx")
# Leave these to route in the port_address
all_insts = self.pre2x4_inst + self.pre3x8_inst + self.pre4x16_inst
for inst in all_insts:
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, "vdd")
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, "gnd")
# Widen the rails to cover any gap
for inst in self.and_inst:
for name in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
supply_pin = inst.get_pin(name)
self.add_segment_center(layer=supply_pin.layer,
start=vector(0, supply_pin.cy()),
end=vector(self.width, supply_pin.cy()))
else:
if layer_props.hierarchical_decoder.vertical_supply:
for n in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
pins = self.and_inst[0].get_pins(n)
for pin in pins:
self.add_rect(layer=pin.layer,
offset=pin.ll() + vector(0, self.bus_space),
width=pin.width(),
height=self.height - 2 * self.bus_space)
for inst in self.and_inst:
for pin in inst.get_pins("vdd"):
self.add_power_pin("vdd", pin.rc())
for pin in inst.get_pins("gnd"):
self.add_power_pin("gnd", pin.lc())
# This adds power vias at the top of each cell
# (except the last to keep them inside the boundary)
for i in self.and_inst[:-1]:
pins = i.get_pins(n)
for pin in pins:
self.copy_power_pin(pin, loc=pin.uc())
for i in self.pre2x4_inst + self.pre3x8_inst:
self.copy_layout_pin(i, n)
else:
# The vias will be placed at the right of the cells.
xoffset = max(x.rx() for x in self.and_inst) + 0.5 * self.m1_space
for row in range(0, self.num_outputs):
for pin_name in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
# The nand and inv are the same height rows...
supply_pin = self.and_inst[row].get_pin(pin_name)
pin_pos = vector(xoffset, supply_pin.cy())
self.copy_power_pin(supply_pin, loc=pin_pos)
# Copy the pins from the predecoders
for pre in self.pre2x4_inst + self.pre3x8_inst + self.pre4x16_inst:
for pin_name in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
self.copy_layout_pin(pre, pin_name)
def route_predecode_bus_outputs(self, rail_name, pin, row):
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@ -381,7 +381,7 @@ class hierarchical_predecode(design.design):
def route_supplies(self):
""" Add a pin for each row of vdd/gnd which are must-connects next level up. """
# We may ahve vertical power supply rails
# We may have vertical power supply rails
if layer_props.hierarchical_predecode.vertical_supply and not self.column_decoder:
for n in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
# This makes a wire from top to bottom for both inv and and gates
@ -403,8 +403,6 @@ class hierarchical_predecode(design.design):
# In other techs, we are using standard cell decoder cells with horizontal power
else:
for num in range(0, self.number_of_outputs):
# Route both supplies
for n in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
and_pins = self.and_inst[num].get_pins(n)
for and_pin in and_pins:
@ -418,4 +416,4 @@ class hierarchical_predecode(design.design):
else:
xoffset = self.inv_inst[0].lx() - self.bus_space
pin_pos = vector(xoffset, and_pin.cy())
self.copy_power_pin(and_pin, loc=pin_pos)
self.add_power_pin(n, pin_pos)

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@ -76,15 +76,21 @@ class port_address(design.design):
def route_supplies(self):
""" Propagate all vdd/gnd pins up to this level for all modules """
for inst in [self.wordline_driver_array_inst, self.row_decoder_inst]:
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, "vdd")
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, "gnd")
for rbl_vdd_pin in self.rbl_driver_inst.get_pins("vdd"):
if layer_props.port_address.supply_offset:
self.copy_power_pin(rbl_vdd_pin)
else:
self.copy_power_pin(rbl_vdd_pin, loc=rbl_vdd_pin.lc())
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", [self.row_decoder_inst])
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", [self.row_decoder_inst])
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", [self.wordline_driver_array_inst])
if layer_props.wordline_driver.vertical_supply:
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", [self.wordline_driver_array_inst])
self.copy_layout_pin(self.rbl_driver_inst, "vdd")
else:
rbl_pos = self.rbl_driver_inst.get_pin("vdd").rc()
self.add_power_pin("vdd", rbl_pos)
self.add_path("m4", [rbl_pos, self.wordline_driver_array_inst.get_pins("vdd")[0].rc()])
vdd_pins = self.row_decoder_inst.get_pins("vdd") + self.wordline_driver_array_inst.get_pins("vdd")
self.connect_row_pins(self.route_layer, vdd_pins)
gnd_pins = self.row_decoder_inst.get_pins("gnd") + self.wordline_driver_array_inst.get_pins("gnd")
self.connect_row_pins(self.route_layer, gnd_pins)
# Also connect the B input of the RBL and_dec to vdd
if OPTS.local_array_size == 0:

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@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ class precharge_array(design.design):
def add_layout_pins(self):
en_pin = self.pc_cell.get_pin("en_bar")
self.route_horizontal_pins("en_bar", layer=self.en_bar_layer)
self.route_horizontal_pins("en_bar", layer=self.en_bar_layer, num_pins=1)
for inst in self.local_insts:
self.add_via_stack_center(from_layer=en_pin.layer,
to_layer=self.en_bar_layer,
@ -95,11 +95,7 @@ class precharge_array(design.design):
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, "br", "br_{0}".format(i))
def route_supplies(self):
if OPTS.tech_name=="sky130" or OPTS.experimental_power:
self.route_horizontal_pins("vdd")
else:
for inst in self.local_insts:
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, "vdd")
self.route_horizontal_pins("vdd")
def create_insts(self):
"""Creates a precharge array by horizontally tiling the precharge cell"""

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@ -305,19 +305,18 @@ class replica_bitcell_array(bitcell_base_array):
def create_layout(self):
# We will need unused wordlines grounded, so we need to know their layer
# and create a space on the left and right for the vias to connect to ground
pin = self.cell.get_pin(self.cell.get_all_wl_names()[0])
pin_layer = pin.layer
self.unused_pitch = 1.5 * getattr(self, "{}_pitch".format(pin_layer))
self.unused_offset = vector(self.unused_pitch, 0)
# This creates space for the unused wordline connections as well as the
# row-based or column based power and ground lines.
self.vertical_pitch = getattr(self, "{}_pitch".format(self.supply_stack[0]))
self.horizontal_pitch = getattr(self, "{}_pitch".format(self.supply_stack[2]))
self.unused_offset = vector(2 * self.horizontal_pitch, 2 * self.vertical_pitch)
# This is a bitcell x bitcell offset to scale
self.bitcell_offset = vector(self.cell.width, self.cell.height)
self.col_end_offset = vector(self.cell.width, self.cell.height)
self.row_end_offset = vector(self.cell.width, self.cell.height)
# Everything is computed with the main array at (self.unused_pitch, 0) to start
# Everything is computed with the main array
self.bitcell_array_inst.place(offset=self.unused_offset)
self.add_replica_columns()
@ -336,6 +335,8 @@ class replica_bitcell_array(bitcell_base_array):
self.add_layout_pins()
self.route_supplies()
self.route_unused_wordlines()
self.add_boundary()
@ -458,23 +459,82 @@ class replica_bitcell_array(bitcell_base_array):
width=pin.width(),
height=self.height)
if OPTS.tech_name=="sky130" or OPTS.experimental_power:
self.route_vertical_pins(name="gnd", insts=self.replica_col_insts)
self.route_horizontal_pins(name="vdd", insts=self.dummy_row_insts)
else:
# vdd/gnd are only connected in the perimeter cells
# replica column should only have a vdd/gnd in the dummy cell on top/bottom
supply_insts = self.dummy_col_insts + self.dummy_row_insts
def route_supplies(self):
for pin_name in self.supplies:
for inst in supply_insts:
pin_list = inst.get_pins(pin_name)
for pin in pin_list:
self.copy_power_pin(pin)
# vdd/gnd are only connected in the perimeter cells
# replica column should only have a vdd/gnd in the dummy cell on top/bottom
supply_insts = self.dummy_col_insts + self.dummy_row_insts
vdd_leftx = 0
vdd_rightx = 0
gnd_leftx = 0
gnd_rightx = 0
for inst in supply_insts:
for pin in inst.get_pins("vdd"):
(vdd_leftx, vdd_rightx) = self.connect_pin(pin, 2.5)
for pin in inst.get_pins("gnd"):
(gnd_leftx, gnd_rightx) = self.connect_pin(pin)
self.add_layout_end_pin_segment_center(text="vdd",
layer=self.supply_stack[2],
start=vector(vdd_leftx, 0),
end=vector(vdd_leftx, self.height))
self.add_layout_end_pin_segment_center(text="vdd",
layer=self.supply_stack[2],
start=vector(vdd_rightx, 0),
end=vector(vdd_rightx, self.height))
self.add_layout_end_pin_segment_center(text="gnd",
layer=self.supply_stack[2],
start=vector(gnd_leftx, 0),
end=vector(gnd_leftx, self.height))
self.add_layout_end_pin_segment_center(text="gnd",
layer=self.supply_stack[2],
start=vector(gnd_rightx, 0),
end=vector(gnd_rightx, self.height))
def route_unused_wordlines(self):
""" Connect the unused RBL and dummy wordlines to gnd """
# This grounds all the dummy row word lines
for inst in self.dummy_row_insts:
for wl_name in self.col_cap_top.get_wordline_names():
pin = inst.get_pin(wl_name)
self.connect_pin(pin)
# Ground the unused replica wordlines
for (names, inst) in zip(self.rbl_wordline_names, self.dummy_row_replica_insts):
for (wl_name, pin_name) in zip(names, self.dummy_row.get_wordline_names()):
if wl_name in self.gnd_wordline_names:
pin = inst.get_pin(pin_name)
self.connect_pin(pin)
def connect_pin(self, pin, offset_multiple=1):
pin_layer = pin.layer
left_pin_loc = vector(self.dummy_col_insts[0].lx(), pin.cy())
right_pin_loc = vector(self.dummy_col_insts[1].rx(), pin.cy())
# Place the pins a track outside of the array
left_loc = left_pin_loc - vector(offset_multiple * self.horizontal_pitch, 0)
right_loc = right_pin_loc + vector(offset_multiple * self.horizontal_pitch, 0)
self.add_via_stack_center(offset=left_loc,
from_layer=pin_layer,
to_layer=self.supply_stack[2],
directions=("H", "H"))
self.add_via_stack_center(offset=right_loc,
from_layer=pin_layer,
to_layer=self.supply_stack[2],
directions=("H", "H"))
# Add a path to connect to the array
self.add_path(pin_layer, [left_loc, right_loc])
return (left_loc.x, right_loc.x)
for inst in self.replica_col_insts:
if inst:
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, pin_name)
def analytical_power(self, corner, load):
@ -494,34 +554,6 @@ class replica_bitcell_array(bitcell_base_array):
cell_power.leakage * self.column_size * self.row_size)
return total_power
def route_unused_wordlines(self):
""" Connect the unused RBL and dummy wordlines to gnd """
# This grounds all the dummy row word lines
for inst in self.dummy_row_insts:
for wl_name in self.col_cap_top.get_wordline_names():
self.ground_pin(inst, wl_name)
# Ground the unused replica wordlines
for (names, inst) in zip(self.rbl_wordline_names, self.dummy_row_replica_insts):
for (wl_name, pin_name) in zip(names, self.dummy_row.get_wordline_names()):
if wl_name in self.gnd_wordline_names:
self.ground_pin(inst, pin_name)
def ground_pin(self, inst, name):
pin = inst.get_pin(name)
pin_layer = pin.layer
left_pin_loc = vector(self.dummy_col_insts[0].lx(), pin.cy())
right_pin_loc = vector(self.dummy_col_insts[1].rx(), pin.cy())
# Place the pins a track outside of the array
left_loc = left_pin_loc - vector(self.unused_pitch, 0)
right_loc = right_pin_loc + vector(self.unused_pitch, 0)
self.add_power_pin("gnd", left_loc, directions=("H", "H"))
self.add_power_pin("gnd", right_loc, directions=("H", "H"))
# Add a path to connect to the array
self.add_path(pin_layer, [left_loc, right_loc], width=pin.height())
def gen_bl_wire(self):
if OPTS.netlist_only:

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@ -69,6 +69,8 @@ class replica_column(bitcell_base_array):
self.add_layout_pins()
self.route_supplies()
self.add_boundary()
self.DRC_LVS()
@ -185,15 +187,11 @@ class replica_column(bitcell_base_array):
width=self.width,
height=wl_pin.height())
# Supplies are only connected in the ends
for (index, inst) in enumerate(self.cell_inst):
def route_supplies(self):
for inst in self.cell_inst:
for pin_name in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
if inst in [self.cell_inst[0], self.cell_inst[self.total_size - 1]]:
#for pin in inst.get_pins(pin_name):
# self.copy_power_pin(pin)
self.copy_power_pins(inst, pin_name)
else:
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, pin_name)
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, pin_name)
def get_bitline_names(self, port=None):
if port == None:

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@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ class wordline_driver_array(design.design):
self.height = self.wld_inst[-1].uy()
self.add_boundary()
self.route_vdd_gnd()
self.route_supplies()
self.DRC_LVS()
def add_pins(self):
@ -72,54 +72,16 @@ class wordline_driver_array(design.design):
self.wl_driver = factory.create(module_type="wordline_driver",
cols=self.cols)
def route_vdd_gnd(self):
def route_supplies(self):
"""
Add vertical power rails.
"""
# Experiment with power straps
if OPTS.tech_name=="sky130" or OPTS.experimental_power:
if layer_props.wordline_driver.vertical_supply:
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", insts=self.wld_inst)
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", insts=self.wld_inst)
else:
self.route_vertical_pins("vdd", insts=self.wld_inst, xside="lx")
self.route_vertical_pins("gnd", insts=self.wld_inst, xside="rx")
# Widen the rails to cover any gap
for num in range(self.rows):
for name in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
supply_pin = self.wld_inst[num].get_pin(name)
self.add_segment_center(layer=supply_pin.layer,
start=vector(0, supply_pin.cy()),
end=vector(self.width, supply_pin.cy()))
else:
if layer_props.wordline_driver.vertical_supply:
for name in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
supply_pins = self.wld_inst[0].get_pins(name)
for pin in supply_pins:
self.add_layout_pin_segment_center(text=name,
layer=pin.layer,
start=pin.bc(),
end=vector(pin.cx(), self.height))
else:
# Find the x offsets for where the vias/pins should be placed
xoffset_list = [self.wld_inst[0].rx()]
for num in range(self.rows):
# this will result in duplicate polygons for rails, but who cares
# use the inverter offset even though it will be the and's too
(gate_offset, y_dir) = self.get_gate_offset(0,
self.wl_driver.height,
num)
# Route both supplies
for name in ["vdd", "gnd"]:
supply_pin = self.wld_inst[num].get_pin(name)
# Add pins in two locations
for xoffset in xoffset_list:
pin_pos = vector(xoffset, supply_pin.cy())
self.copy_power_pin(supply_pin, loc=pin_pos)
for inst in self.wld_inst:
for pin in inst.get_pins("vdd"):
self.add_power_pin("vdd", pin.rc())
#self.copy_layout_pin(inst, "vdd")
self.copy_layout_pin(inst, "gnd")
def create_drivers(self):

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@ -195,4 +195,4 @@ class options(optparse.Values):
write_mask_and_array = "write_mask_and_array"
# Non-public options
experimental_power = False
experimental_power = True

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@ -349,8 +349,6 @@ class sram_1bank(sram_base):
if OPTS.perimeter_pins:
# We now route the escape routes far enough out so that they will
# reach past the power ring or stripes on the sides
# The power rings are 4 tracks wide with 2 tracks spacing, so space it
# 11 tracks out
bbox = self.get_bbox(side="ring",
margin=11*rt.track_width)
self.route_escape_pins(bbox)