METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LEVERAGING COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN VARIABILITY IN SYNTHESIS TUNING

Embodiments for tuning parameters to a synthesis program are provided. At least one set of parameter settings for the synthesis program is selected. A plurality of identical synthesis jobs for the at least one set of parameter settings is run in an iteration of the synthesis program. Results of the iteration of the synthesis program are analyzed utilizing a tuning optimization cost function. Combinations of the parameter settings are created based on the analysis. At least one synthesis job for is run each of the combinations of the parameter settings in a subsequent iteration of the synthesis program. The analysis of the results, the creating of the combinations of parameter settings, and the running at the at least one synthesis job for each of the combinations of parameter settings are repeated until an exit criteria has been achieved.