6.3.5 - Power-Aware Placement and Routing
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Practice Questions
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Define power-aware design.
💡 Hint: Think about the overall goal of power management.
What is cell placement?
💡 Hint: Consider how we organize components on a chip.
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What is the primary goal of power-aware placement and routing?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of energy efficiency.
True or False: Shorter interconnects can help reduce power consumption.
💡 Hint: Consider how distance affects energy.
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Given a circuit design with multiple components, how can you approach placement to minimize power while maintaining performance? Describe and justify your strategy.
💡 Hint: Think about how placement affects both power and the functionality of the design.
Analyze the following routing schematic. Identify potential areas of power inefficiency and propose modifications.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how to visualize and evaluate routing hotspots in terms of energy consumption.
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