9.3.3 - Design Rule Checking (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) Automation
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Practice Questions
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What does DRC stand for in VLSI design?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during the layout phase.
What is the primary purpose of LVS in VLSI?
💡 Hint: Consider what logically connects the schematic and the physical layout.
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What is the main function of DRC?
💡 Hint: Focus on what prevents manufacturing issues.
True or False: LVS checks that the physical layout matches an original schematic.
💡 Hint: Consistency between the design's logical and physical forms.
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Create a hypothetical VLSI design that could have DRC violations, and explain what those violations might be.
💡 Hint: Focus on common pitfalls in circuit layouts.
Design a scenario in which LVS fails and describe how that impacts the project.
💡 Hint: Think about the equivalences between schematic and layout.
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