Practice Gate Sizing - 4.5.2 | 4. Optimization Techniques in Logic Synthesis | CAD for VLSI
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Gate Sizing

4.5.2 - Gate Sizing

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is gate sizing?

💡 Hint: Think about why we need to change the size of gates in a design.

Question 2 Easy

Why is technology mapping important in gate sizing?

💡 Hint: Consider the tools available in circuit design.

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Question 1

What effect does larger gate size have on power consumption?

Increases power consumption
Decreases power consumption
No effect

💡 Hint: Think about how size affects electrical characteristics.

Question 2

True or False: Technology mapping is not necessary for optimizing gate sizes.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role technology plays in design.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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