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Timing Analysis Visualizer

Description

This simulation lets you adjust propagation delays for logic gates and interconnect to visualize the critical path through a circuit. It calculates the maximum clock frequency based on the longest delay path and shows setup/hold timing requirements.

Learning Objectives

Bloom Level: Apply (L3)

  • Calculate critical path delay through a combinational circuit
  • Determine maximum clock frequency from path delays
  • Understand setup time, hold time, and clock-to-Q delay
  • Identify how gate and routing delays contribute to timing

How to Use

  1. Adjust delay sliders for each gate type (AND, OR, NOT)
  2. Adjust the routing delay slider
  3. Observe the critical path highlighted in red
  4. Read the calculated maximum frequency (f_max)
  5. See timing diagram showing setup/hold requirements

References

  • Unit 13: System Integration - Static Timing Analysis