1.2.5. Physical Design

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is floorplanning in SoC design?

   Hint

   Think about initial arrangements of parts.

2. 2.

   What does routing refer to?

   Hint

   Consider how signals move between parts.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of physical design in SoC?

   • Manufacturing only
   • Creating a layout for the design
   • Optimizing software

   Hint

   Consider what physical design actually entails.

4. 4.

   True or False: Clock Tree Synthesis is solely about placing components.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the role of clock signals.

5. 5.

   Design a physical layout for a simple SoC with a CPU, memory, and I/O peripherals. Describe your floorplan decisions and justify your placements and routes.

   Hint

   Think about optimization in signal flow and space management.

6. 6.

   In your own words, summarize how timing issues could arise from poor placement and routing decisions in an SoC.

   Hint

   Consider the role of delays in maintaining system integrity.