7.5 - Challenges in Verification
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Practice Questions
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What is state explosion in the context of VLSI verification?
💡 Hint: Think about how larger designs might have more combinations to check.
What is the primary purpose of Static Timing Analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider how analysis might differ from verification through simulation.
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What is one of the main challenges of design size in VLSI verification?
💡 Hint: Consider how complexity might impact the number of states.
True or False: Static Timing Analysis requires simulation to verify timing constraints.
💡 Hint: Think about what STA achieves compared to dynamic methods.
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Propose a verification strategy for a VLSI design facing both state explosion and multilayer complexity.
💡 Hint: Think about how you could blend various verification methods effectively.
Discuss the implications of introducing a new clock domain in an existing multilayer design and how you would verify it.
💡 Hint: Consider how adding a clock domain alters signal timing.
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