Practice Area Optimization Strategies - 6.2 | 6. Optimization Strategies in Physical Design | CAD for VLSI
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does cell resizing refer to?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how changing cell dimensions impacts a design.

Question 2

Easy

Define gate clustering in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how proximity affects signal transmission between gates.

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Question 1

What is a key benefit of cell resizing?

  • Increases power consumption
  • Can improve performance
  • Increases overall area

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how size can impact how well logic cells perform.

Question 2

True or False: Gate clustering has no impact on chip area.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens to the space used when gates are closer together.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both functional relationships and physical distances.

Question 2

Evaluate a scenario where redesigning a chip highlights the need for resizing cells without compromising speed. Discuss your strategy.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about balancing critical and non-critical aspects together.

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