Practice Synopsys EDA Tools - 2.2.1 | 2. Introduction to EDA Tools | SOC Design 1: Design & Verification
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does EDA stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the type of tasks that are automated in electronic design.

Question 2

Easy

Name one tool provided by Synopsys for RTL synthesis.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What tool turns high-level design into something more manufacturable?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Design Compiler do?

  • Converts RTL into gate-level netlists
  • Simulates analog circuits
  • Manages chip manufacturing

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what kind of output you need for manufacturing a chip.

Question 2

True or False: PrimeTime is used for testing circuits after they have been manufactured.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: What phase does timing analysis occur?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You're tasked with designing a new SoC. Explain the workflow you'd propose using Synopsys tools from design to manufacturing.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the stages of design and what tools fit best at each step.

Question 2

Discuss the potential ramifications if the timing analysis conducted by PrimeTime fails to identify timing violations before manufacturing.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of timing as the heartbeat of circuit functionalityβ€”what happens if it falters?

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