3.7 - Algorithms for Timing Optimization
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What is Static Timing Analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how we can check for timing without actually testing the circuit.
What does Retiming accomplish?
💡 Hint: What part of the circuit are we changing?
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What is the purpose of Static Timing Analysis?
💡 Hint: Focus on what STA is designed to achieve.
Retiming can be described as: True or False?
'A method that alters circuit functionality.'
💡 Hint: Remember, it's only about motion, not function.
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You have a circuit design with three paths, A, B, and C, with delays of 10ns, 5ns, and 3ns respectively. How might you apply Retiming to improve overall timing?
💡 Hint: Focus on delays and consider shifting where delays are highest.
Given that Logic Duplication increases area but improves speed, how would you justify its use in a design requiring high speed and low power?
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between area, power, and performance.
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