Practice Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS) Optimization - 8.3.3 | 8. Timing Closure Techniques | SOC Design 2: Chip Implementation with Physical Design leading to Tape-Out
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Question 1

Easy

Define clock skew.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the timing delays in a circuit.

Question 2

Easy

What is clock gating?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how energy can be conserved in a circuit.

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Question 1

What is clock skew?

  • A timing difference in signal arrival.
  • A method to reduce power consumption.
  • A type of programming error.

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's crucial for ensuring flip-flops operate correctly.

Question 2

True or False: Clock gating can only be applied to active components in a circuit.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about power management in electronics.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a minimal clock tree structure for a circuit with four flip-flops and illustrate how you'll minimize skew while maintaining signal integrity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you'd map distances and adjust paths.

Question 2

In a practical scenario, your clock tree has an observed skew of 15 ns. Describe a step-by-step process to adjust your design and achieve a maximum skew of 5 ns.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how physical changes in the layout can impact timing.

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