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ID: 5699
Case Type: faq
Category: Implementation
Related To: Synthesis
Family: iCE40 UltraLite

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iCEcube2: This error appears: "I2712: Tool unable to find location for GB Error during global Buffer placement". How can this error be removed?

Description:
The error is caused by Synplify Pro generating too many GB (Global Buffer). 

Solution:
There are 2 solutions that will work as stated below:

1. The solution is to set the attribute below in your RTL:

/* synthesis syn_global_buffers = */;
This is better explained in Synplify Pro's help file.

2. The other way is to demote a GB in iCEcube2 Floor Planner view. (global tab at the left pane.)