Practice Detailed Routing (7.3.2) - Clock Tree Synthesis and Routing - SOC Design 2: Chip Implementation with Physical Design leading to Tape-Out
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Detailed Routing

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary goal of detailed routing?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens with long wires.

Question 2 Easy

Define a via in VLSI design.

💡 Hint: It's a vertical linking device.

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Question 1

What is the main objective of detailed routing?

To connect components
To minimize delays
To increase power consumption

💡 Hint: Think about what makes signals travel faster.

Question 2

True or False: Vias can only connect wires in the same metal layer.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how multiple levels in a structure connect.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a routing layout for a 4-layer VLSI chip ensuring minimal signal delays and avoiding congestion caused by overlapping paths.

💡 Hint: Consider how to keep critical signals separate.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of increased wirelength on a specific signal in your routing scheme. What will be the potential performance implications?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would feel running a longer distance compared to a sprint.

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