7.3.2 - Verification Algorithms for Timing Analysis
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What is slack analysis used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the actual delay is too long.
What does critical path analysis identify?
💡 Hint: Consider which paths could determine how fast the design operates.
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What is slack analysis used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what slack indicates in relation to timing.
True or False: Critical path analysis identifies paths that can speed up the design.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of critical paths in terms of performance limitations.
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A VLSI circuit has been designed with various signal paths. If path delays are as follows: A (5ns), B (3ns), C (9ns), and D (7ns), identify the critical path and calculate its slack if the required delay is 8ns.
💡 Hint: Examine all paths to find the one with the maximum delay and compare it to the required delay.
Given a design with a negative slack due to the critical path exceeding the prescribed limit, suggest a descending order of methods to alleviate the problem.
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of adjustments that can lead to improved timing.
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