Practice Timing Optimization Strategies - 6.4 | 6. Optimization Strategies in Physical Design | CAD for VLSI
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the critical path in a circuit?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which path controls the speed of the entire circuit.

Question 2

Easy

How does retiming work?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider it like organizing drawers to access items faster.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is critical path optimization primarily aimed at?

  • Minimizing power consumption
  • Maximizing clock frequency
  • Reducing chip area

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider which aspect of the circuit's performance it directly improves.

Question 2

True or False: Retiming can change the functionality of a circuit.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the purpose of retiming.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have a circuit with critical timing violations. Detail a multi-step plan utilizing timing optimization strategies to resolve the issue.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Approach it systematically, beginning with identifying problem areas.

Question 2

A design utilizes pipelining but experiences excessive power consumption. Propose strategies to mitigate power issues while maintaining performance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how increasing stages impacts power and potential adjustments.

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