A method for propagating phase constants for static circuit model analysis
is provided. The mechanisms of the illustrative embodiments make use of
multiple phases of constant propagation to handle sequential elements in
a circuit model. The phases are determined based on an oscillating clock
input. In one exemplary embodiment, the number of phases is determined
based on a least common denominator of the periodicity of the input
clocks of nets in the circuit model. The static analysis is performed for
each phase taking into consideration the results of a previous phase of
the static analysis with regard to sequential elements of the circuit.
Results may be output for verification of the circuit design.