Practice Delay Balancing - 4.4.4 | 4. Optimization Techniques in Logic Synthesis | CAD for VLSI
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Delay Balancing

4.4.4 - Delay Balancing

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Question 1 Easy

What is delay balancing?

💡 Hint: Think about why we want to avoid a slow path.

Question 2 Easy

Name one method of delay balancing.

💡 Hint: Consider how we can influence signal speed.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of delay balancing in circuits?

To reduce power consumption
To ensure all paths have similar delays
To increase the number of gates used

💡 Hint: Think about performance and timing.

Question 2

True or False: Delay balancing is not important in low-speed circuits.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider whether it is ever unnecessary.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a circuit with three paths having delays of 2ns, 4ns, and 6ns. Propose a strategy for delay balancing to equalize the delays.

💡 Hint: Think about how adjustments can reduce overall delay.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a circuit design presented to you, highlighting areas of unbalanced delays. How would you apply delay balancing to improve its performance?

💡 Hint: Pay close attention to the longest path in your analysis.

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