10.2.3 - Place-and-Route Tools
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Practice Questions
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What do place-and-route tools optimize?
💡 Hint: Think about the goals of VLSI design.
What do automation features in place-and-route tools help reduce?
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of reducing manual work.
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What is the primary purpose of place-and-route tools?
💡 Hint: Remember what 'place-and-route' refers to.
True or False: Cadence Innovus is used primarily for high-level synthesis.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of different tools discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a hypothetical VLSI design scenario where timing issues arise due to long wire lengths, propose solutions using place-and-route tools to resolve these issues.
💡 Hint: Consider how routing can be adjusted to enhance performance.
Compare and contrast the use of machine learning in Cadence Innovus and Synopsys IC Compiler II in optimizing the VLSI design process. What unique advantages does each tool offer?
💡 Hint: Draw on the specific features we've discussed regarding each tool.
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