An early estimate of the macro's size and shape on the target process: the area of each block, the aspect ratio, the pin edges and the space for power, guard rings and test structures.
Analysis Work product in the Hard IP lifecycle
Integrators need to know early how much space the macro takes and where its pins are, and the business case depends on its area. The estimate also shows whether the specification can be met within the area budget.
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