Practice Placement Algorithms - 5.3.1 | 5. Physical Design and Optimization | CAD for VLSI
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Placement Algorithms

5.3.1 - Placement Algorithms

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main goal of placement algorithms in VLSI design?

💡 Hint: Think of what happens when cells are poorly positioned.

Question 2 Easy

Define Greedy Algorithms in the context of placement.

💡 Hint: Consider their decision-making approach.

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Question 1

What is the primary objective of placement algorithms?

Minimize area
Minimize wirelength
Maximize power

💡 Hint: Think about the distance between components.

Question 2

Simulated Annealing is known for which key feature?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think of it as cooling down after being heated.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a set of cells with known dimensions and connectivity, design a simple Greedy Algorithm to place these cells on a chip. Explain your approach.

💡 Hint: Consider immediate benefits when positioning cells.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a comparative analysis between the outcomes of Simulated Annealing and Quadratic Programming for a specific VLSI design. Which method yielded better results and why?

💡 Hint: Evaluate efficiency versus optimality in your analysis.

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