4.5.3 - Physical Design Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What is wire delay?
💡 Hint: Think about how long it takes for the signal to arrive.
What happens when power grid integrity is compromised?
💡 Hint: Consider problems such as IR drop and ground bounce.
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What is wire delay?
💡 Hint: Think about signal travel time.
True or False: Ground bounce can cause voltage instability in the circuit.
💡 Hint: Consider how grounding affects performance.
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Design a software tool that simulates the effect of wire delays in a given circuit layout.
💡 Hint: Consider how to apply formulas for resistance and capacitance in your calculations.
Propose a strategy to ensure power grid integrity for a multi-core VLSI design.
💡 Hint: Consider how each core's power needs might fluctuate.
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