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| Aspect | ICC | ICC2 | |---|---|---| | | Milkyway library ( .mw ) | NDM ( .ndm ) format | | GUI | ICC shell interface | Modernized GUI with Fusion technology | | Fusion Technology | Not applicable | Integrates synthesis, physical design, and signoff into unified flow | | Documentation | ICC Implementation UG, ICC Design Planning UG | ICC2 Design Planning UG, ICC2 Application Options UG | | Key Commands | place_opt , clock_opt , route_opt | create_placement , route_global , route_detail |

This section covers initializing the design library, importing the netlist (Verilog), reading timing constraints (SDC), and loading physical libraries (LEF/NDM). It outlines commands for defining core boundaries, placing I/O pins, creating macro placement strategies, and synthesizing the power grid (PG mesh). Placement and Optimization

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