Method and apparatus for generating graphical representations of slack potential for slack paths

摘要

A method for designing a system to be implemented on a target device includes computing slack potential of paths between components on the target device after timing analysis. A graphical representation of the slack potential and slack for the paths is generated. The graphical representation identifies that a design change is required for a first portion of the system associated with a first path and that a change in placement is required for a second portion of the system associated with the second path.