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10.2.2 - Design Compiler Tools

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the function of Design Compiler Tools?

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to go from high-level to gate-level.

Question 2 Easy

Name one of the prominent tools used for RTL synthesis.

💡 Hint: Recall the tools we reviewed that help with synthesis.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of Design Compiler Tools?

Convert RTL to gate-level
Design physical circuits
Create software applications

💡 Hint: Remember the flow from high-level to low-level design.

Question 2

True or False: Machine learning is used in Cadence Genus.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the discussions about adaptive design techniques.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a digital design specification, outline the step-by-step process a designer would use with Synopsys Design Compiler to achieve an optimized gate-level representation.

💡 Hint: Think about the logical order of the synthesis process and optimization steps.

Challenge 2 Hard

How might the introduction of machine learning in Cadence Genus alter conventional synthesis practices?

💡 Hint: Consider how past experiences can guide future decisions in design.

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