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Question 1

Easy

What is a critical path?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as the path that takes the most time for a signal to traverse.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of critical path optimization.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how performance relates to clock speed.

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Question 1

What is the role of critical path in VLSI design?

  • A. It determines the area of the chip.
  • B. It is the longest path influencing maximum clock speed.
  • C. It lowers power consumption.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the relationship between path length and speed.

Question 2

Retiming helps achieve what in VLSI design?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how timing requirements are crucial in chip functionality.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a circuit with several critical paths, outline a strategy to optimize them. What factors will you consider?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how delays can impact the overall performance.

Question 2

Discuss how changes in one critical path might affect others within a complex VLSI design.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider interactions between different paths and how they are designed.

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