4.5.2 - Gate Sizing
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Practice Questions
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What is gate sizing?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need to change the size of gates in a design.
Why is technology mapping important in gate sizing?
💡 Hint: Consider the tools available in circuit design.
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What effect does larger gate size have on power consumption?
💡 Hint: Think about how size affects electrical characteristics.
True or False: Technology mapping is not necessary for optimizing gate sizes.
💡 Hint: Consider the role technology plays in design.
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Given a circuit with specific performance requirements, propose a gate sizing plan that balances speed and power requirements efficiently.
💡 Hint: Assess which parts of the circuit are speed critical and optimize accordingly.
You are given a technology library with different gate sizes and power characteristics. How would you approach selecting gates to meet specific design goals?
💡 Hint: Consider how each gate’s attributes align with your design goals.
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