Practice - Placement Algorithms
Practice Questions
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What is simulated annealing?
💡 Hint: Think about heat and cooling processes.
What do force-directed algorithms use to optimize cell placement?
💡 Hint: Consider how magnets work.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of optimization does simulated annealing primarily focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about what network efficiency requires.
True or False: Greedy algorithms always find the optimal solution in cell placement.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where a quick choice doesn't lead to the best result.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario where you have designed a new VLSI chip with multiple critical paths. Discuss how you would decide whether to use simulated annealing or greedy algorithms for placement.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the complexity and performance requirements of the layout.
Define a real-world application where force-directed algorithms could improve design efficiency. Explain how specific forces interact to optimize the layout.
💡 Hint: Think about how real-world communication hardware is designed and the placement of related functionalities.
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