Practice Clock Skew Optimization - 6.4.4 | 6. Optimization Strategies in Physical Design | CAD for VLSI
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is clock skew?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how timing differences can affect data capture.

Question 2

Easy

Name one technique used to minimize clock skew.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider methods used in distributing clock signals.

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Question 1

What is clock skew?

  • Delay in signal propagation
  • Difference in clock signal arrival times
  • The periodicity of clock pulses

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the timing aspect of clock signals.

Question 2

True or False: Clock tree synthesis can help reduce clock skew.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the function of clock tree synthesis.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a distributed network of clock signals among flip-flops, and you observe a delay of 3 ns in some parts. How would you assess and fix this issue to improve timing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look into restructuring your clock paths.

Question 2

Given a design with significant clock skew leading to timing violations, outline the steps you would take to optimize the skew without compromising the overall circuit design.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about both placement and routing as factors in your optimization strategy.

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