If my utilization is 70% except optimization and physical cells what things we should consider in estimated utilization at route?

oBuffers/inverters for optimization

  • Physical only cells added like decap, endcaps, well taps etc.
  • CTS structure adds buff/inv.
  • Blockages/halos added in floorplan.
  • Scan chain reordering, normal FF to scan FF increases area. Hold fix in Scan modes
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