Practice Design Rule Checking (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) Automation - 9.3.3 | 9. Design Exploration and Automation | CAD for VLSI
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Design Rule Checking (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) Automation

9.3.3 - Design Rule Checking (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) Automation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does DRC stand for in VLSI design?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during the layout phase.

Question 2 Easy

What is the primary purpose of LVS in VLSI?

💡 Hint: Consider what logically connects the schematic and the physical layout.

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Question 1

What is the main function of DRC?

Ensure logical equivalence
Verify design meets layout rules
Check timing constraints

💡 Hint: Focus on what prevents manufacturing issues.

Question 2

True or False: LVS checks that the physical layout matches an original schematic.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consistency between the design's logical and physical forms.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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