Practice Sign-off And Tape-out (1.3.6) - Introduction to Physical Design SoC Flow
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Sign-Off and Tape-Out

Practice - Sign-Off and Tape-Out

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does GDSII stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what GDSII files represent for the manufacturing process.

Question 2 Easy

What is tape-out in the context of SoC design?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens right before manufacturing.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of GDSII file generation?

To present the final design for verification
To prepare layout data for manufacturing
To optimize design performance

💡 Hint: Think about which step directly leads to manufacturing.

Question 2

True or False: Tape-out means the design can still be modified after submission.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of finality in design.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss what checks need to be performed before sign-off can occur.

💡 Hint: Consider the standards that must be met before production.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of a successful tape-out on the overall SoC project lifecycle.

💡 Hint: Think about what a successful transition means for project timelines.

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