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Static Timing Analysis (STA) Platform: An AI-Augmented Web System for Scalable Static Timing Analysis and Optimization
DescriptionThis presentation introduces an AI-augmented Static Timing Analysis (STA) analytics platform that shifts timing closure from a reactive debugging process to a proactive, predictive, and data-driven workflow. The platform automatically ingests and structures large-scale STA datasets, enabling interactive visualization of multi-corner and multi-mode timing behavior. Machine-learning models are applied to predict slack evolution, identify high-risk paths and corners, detect timing anomalies, and estimate ECO effectiveness prior to implementation. By integrating deterministic STA results with AI-driven insights, the approach substantially reduces manual log analysis, accelerates timing closure cycles, and improves sign-off confidence. This methodology allows engineers to quickly prioritize critical timing issues, reduce regression risk, and efficiently scale STA analysis as design size and complexity continue to increase.