6.4 - Timing Optimization Strategies
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Practice Questions
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What is the critical path in a circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about which path controls the speed of the entire circuit.
How does retiming work?
💡 Hint: Consider it like organizing drawers to access items faster.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is critical path optimization primarily aimed at?
💡 Hint: Consider which aspect of the circuit's performance it directly improves.
True or False: Retiming can change the functionality of a circuit.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of retiming.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a circuit with critical timing violations. Detail a multi-step plan utilizing timing optimization strategies to resolve the issue.
💡 Hint: Approach it systematically, beginning with identifying problem areas.
A design utilizes pipelining but experiences excessive power consumption. Propose strategies to mitigate power issues while maintaining performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how increasing stages impacts power and potential adjustments.
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