Practice Routing Optimization Techniques (7.3.4) - Clock Tree Synthesis and Routing
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Routing Optimization Techniques

Practice - Routing Optimization Techniques

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Question 1 Easy

What is buffer insertion?

💡 Hint: Think about how buffers help with signals over distances.

Question 2 Easy

Why is wire sizing important?

💡 Hint: Consider how wire width affects performance.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of buffer insertion?

To enhance power consumption
To reduce signal integrity
To drive signals over long distances

💡 Hint: Focus on what buffers do in terms of distance.

Question 2

Wire sizing impacts which of the following?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how width affects performance.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with redesigning a VLSI circuit that has been experiencing significant signal integrity loss. Describe a comprehensive strategy using all three routing optimization techniques discussed.

💡 Hint: Think about how each technique works together.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a recent project, you opted for minimal routing with narrow wires to save space. However, the chip failed to meet its performance benchmarks. Analyze why this might have occurred in terms of your routing techniques.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how your choices affected performance.

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