9.3 - Automation Techniques in VLSI Design
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Practice Questions
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What does HLS automate in VLSI design?
💡 Hint: Think about the transition from functional code to hardware implementation.
What is the primary goal of placement and routing automation?
💡 Hint: Consider the layout and connections in a design.
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What is the main purpose of High-Level Synthesis (HLS)?
💡 Hint: Think about how we translate functional code into hardware design.
True or False: Placement and routing is primarily concerned with ensuring the RTL design is logically valid.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between logical correctness and physical layout.
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Discuss the impacts of automating the placement and routing process. How might this affect the overall design timeline and product quality?
💡 Hint: Consider efficiency versus manual processes.
How can algorithmic transformations in HLS lead to trade-offs between area, power, and performance? Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about specific transformations and their impacts.
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