Timing Library Format Explained

Timing Library Format (abbreviated TLF) is a file format used by electronic design automation tools. A TLF file is a text file in nature^[1] and contains timing and logical information about a collection of cells (circuit elements).

The TLF file contains information on the timing and power parameters of the cell library. It is used to determine delays of I/O ports and interconnects of the final design.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Timing Library Format Reference. October 2000. 6 May 2021. Cadence Design Systems. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506174636/https://www.ee.virginia.edu/~mrs8n/soc/SynthesisTutorials/ct_tlfref.pdf . 2021-05-06 .