9.2 - Overview of TCL (Tool Command Language)
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Practice Questions
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What does TCL stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what it is commonly called.
Name one key feature of TCL.
💡 Hint: There are several to choose from!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary use for TCL in chip design?
💡 Hint: Think about how automation fits into the design process.
True or False: TCL is limited to Windows operating systems only.
💡 Hint: Consider examples of how scripts can operate across systems.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a TCL script that sets up a simulation environment for a hypothetical design project, including at least three features: loading libraries, setting parameters, and generating a report.
💡 Hint: Structure your script by defining the design name, libraries, and simulation parameters.
Discuss how TCL can improve the workflow in a design team composed of members using different operating systems.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of teamwork and system diversity.
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