Practice Design Space Exploration (DSE) in VLSI - 9.2 | 9. Design Exploration and Automation | CAD for VLSI
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Design Space Exploration (DSE)?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what DSE explores in VLSI design.

Question 2

Easy

Name one algorithm used in DSE.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider common algorithms mentioned in our discussion.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which algorithm guarantees an optimal solution but is computationally expensive?

  • Greedy Algorithm
  • Simulated Annealing
  • Exhaustive Search

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the trade-offs of various algorithms we discussed.

Question 2

True or False: Greedy algorithms are guaranteed to produce the best possible design configuration.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what greedy approaches prioritize.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a complex SoC design, discuss how you would approach DSE to balance power efficiency and speed. Outline the steps and algorithms you might use.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the importance of incremental optimization.

Question 2

Explain how DSE can impact the choice of technology in VLSI design, particularly when selecting between CMOS and FinFET.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the factors influencing technology selection.

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