Practice Clock Tree Structure (7.2.1) - Clock Tree Synthesis and Routing
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Clock Tree Structure

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Question 1 Easy

What is the role of clock sources in a clock tree?

💡 Hint: Think about where the clock signal comes from.

Question 2 Easy

Why are buffers important in a clock tree?

💡 Hint: Consider the interaction of signal strength over distances.

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Question 1

What do clock sources do?

Generate the clock signal
Amplify the clock signal
Receive the clock signal

💡 Hint: Consider who starts the clock signal journey.

Question 2

True or false: Clock buffers are used to distribute the clock signal.

True
False

💡 Hint: Focus on the role that buffers play in the distribution network.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a clock tree structure for a hypothetical chip with three modules requiring a clock signal. Indicate how you would balance the tree to minimize clock skew.

💡 Hint: Think about the layout of the modules and how paths can be shared.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the possible design adjustments you could make to an existing clock tree that is experiencing setup violations due to clock skew.

💡 Hint: Consider how distances affect signal timing.

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