Practice Physical Synthesis (4.3) - Logic & Physical Synthesis - SOC Design 2: Chip Implementation with Physical Design leading to Tape-Out
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Physical Synthesis

Practice - Physical Synthesis

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are the two main components of placement in physical synthesis?

💡 Hint: Think about the stages of arranging the cells.

Question 2 Easy

What does Routing accomplish in a VLSI design?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens after placement is complete.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does DRC stand for in VLSI design?

Design Rule Checker
Design Rule Checking
Direct Routing Check

💡 Hint: Think about what checks are performed during the manufacturing process.

Question 2

True or False: Global placement is the final step in the placement phase.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of placement activities.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a design with specific timing constraints and a limited power budget, propose a physical synthesis strategy. What steps would you take?

💡 Hint: Consider how timing and power interact in a real-world scenario.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of improper design rule checking on the final manufactured chip.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the consequences of design verification in manufacturing processes.

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