Performance Requirements; Gtl+ Design Process - Intel 440GX Design Manual

Motherboard Layout and Routing Guidelines
Figure 2-12. GTL+ Design Process
2.3.8

Performance Requirements

Prior to performing interconnect simulations, establish the minimum and maximum flight time
requirements. Setup and hold requirements determine the flight time bounds for the host bus. The
system contains multiple paths which must be considered:
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AGPset component driving a Intel
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Establish System
Performance
Requirements
(Timing Analysis)
Define Topologies
Perform Pre-Layout
Simulations
(Sensitivity Analysis)
Define Routing Rules
Place & Route Board
Perform Post-Layout
Simulations
(Verification)
Meet
No
Requirements?
Yes
Validate Design
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440GX AGPset Design Guide