6.2 - Area Optimization Strategies
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Practice Questions
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What does cell resizing refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how changing cell dimensions impacts a design.
Define gate clustering in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how proximity affects signal transmission between gates.
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What is a key benefit of cell resizing?
💡 Hint: Think about how size can impact how well logic cells perform.
True or False: Gate clustering has no impact on chip area.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the space used when gates are closer together.
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Given a set of logic gates, how would you determine the best candidates for gate clustering to optimize area? Provide a step-by-step approach.
💡 Hint: Consider both functional relationships and physical distances.
Evaluate a scenario where redesigning a chip highlights the need for resizing cells without compromising speed. Discuss your strategy.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing critical and non-critical aspects together.
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