mohnish-27 / rtl-to-gds-8bit-counter-cadence

What is rtl-to-gds-8bit-counter-cadence?

This repo delivers a complete GitHub guide to the full RTL-to-GDSII flow for an 8-bit synchronous counter using Cadence tools like Incisive for simulation, Genus for synthesis, and Innovus for physical design. Download the complete GitHub repo and run Tcl scripts to go from Verilog RTL verification through floorplanning, CTS, routing, and final GDS generation—no shortcuts, just a working 8bit counter ready for fab. It's perfect for devs needing a hands-on complete GitHub tutorial on Cadence ASIC design without hunting scattered examples.

Why is it gaining traction?

Unlike fragmented Cadence snippets, this stands out as a complete GitHub project walking through every step—RTL sim, synthesis, physical design, and GDSII—with clear constraints and reports. Developers grab it for the end-to-end demo of timing closure, clock tree synthesis, and routing on a simple counter, saving weeks of setup. The detailed README acts like a mono complete GitHub resource, blending theory with runnable flows that mirror real ASIC jobs.

Who should use this?

VLSI students practicing full Cadence flows before internships. Junior ASIC engineers ramping up on Genus and Innovus for their first tapeout. Hardware devs prototyping counters in embedded systems who want GDS-ready output fast.

Verdict

Solid starter for Cadence learners—17 stars and strong docs make it a worthwhile download, but 1.0% credibility score flags its early maturity; test thoroughly before production tweaks. Grab it if you're new to RTL-to-GDS, skip if you need scaled designs.

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