In integrated circuit design, clock and timing are inseparable. The clock signal provides a unified time base for the circuit, while timing analysis ensures that the various components in the circuit can perform operations correctly according to this time base. The timing characteristics of the clock signal (such as period, phase, duty cycle, etc.) directly impact the performance and stability of the circuit. Additionally, the results of timing analysis can be fed back into the clock design process to optimize the generation and distribution strategy of the clock signal.