5.1 - Introduction to Physical Design in VLSI
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Practice Questions
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What are the three main processes in physical design?
💡 Hint: Look back at the key processes discussed in class.
Why is physical design important?
💡 Hint: Consider the output of the logical design stage.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is NOT a key process in physical design?
💡 Hint: Consider what involves changing logical representations.
True or False: Optimization in physical design focuses solely on area optimization.
💡 Hint: Remember the P.A.P acronym.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a design specification, explain how you would approach each step: floorplanning, placement, and routing, detailing how decisions in each impact the final design.
💡 Hint: Consider how each step builds upon the previous one.
Evaluate the potential challenges faced during placement if the floorplanning phase is poorly executed. What solutions might you propose?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how space constraints affect planning and placement.
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