Practice Clock Tree Synthesis (cts) Optimization (8.3.3) - Timing Closure Techniques
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Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS) Optimization

Practice - Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS) Optimization

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Question 1 Easy

Define clock skew.

💡 Hint: Think about the timing delays in a circuit.

Question 2 Easy

What is clock gating?

💡 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.

💡 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

💡 Hint: Think about power management in electronics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Consider how you'd map distances and adjust paths.

Challenge 2 Hard

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.

💡 Hint: Think about how physical changes in the layout can impact timing.

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