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Remove name pattern matching approach to identify buffer types

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Since Aug 19, 2026.

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Description

Description

CTS and RSZ (#5752) use name pattern to help identify if a buffer should be used for clock nets. This is a temporary approach that needs to be enhanced.

Suggested Solution

The buffer selection strategy must be either based on user input or some internal analysis.

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