Setup and Hold Time: The Backbone of Timing Closure

Setup and hold times define the critical window during which data must remain stable before and after a clock edge to ensure correct operation. Violations can cause metastability and timing failures, leading to chip malfunction. This short guide explains setup and hold time, how they relate to clock skew and timing slack (covered in our previous blog), and practical methods for fixing violations. 👉 Download the full PDF here:-------------------------------- https://github.com/aqvlsi/Blogs/blob/main/IC-Design/setup_and_hold_time_detailed.pdf

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