4.4 - Challenges in Integrating Digital and Analog IPs
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Practice Questions
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What is signal integrity and why is it important in SoC design?
💡 Hint: Think about how signals travel in a circuit.
What do PLLs help to achieve in mixed-signal designs?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when signals are out of sync.
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What does signal integrity refer to in circuit design?
💡 Hint: Consider what affects the quality of signals.
True or False: Analog circuits can handle significant power fluctuations without performance issues.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would design both types of circuits.
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Given a scenario where digital signals are significantly affecting the performance of analog circuits, outline a solution that includes layout design strategies you would employ.
💡 Hint: Consider strategies we discussed in relation to signal integrity and layout.
Analyze the implications of using different tools like HDL and SPICE without proper integration in a mixed-signal design. What could be the outcomes?
💡 Hint: Recall how different designs require specific tools and their impact on overall performance.
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