Practice Logic Optimization (8.3.1) - Timing Closure Techniques - SOC Design 2: Chip Implementation with Physical Design leading to Tape-Out
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Logic Optimization

Practice - Logic Optimization

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is gate sizing?

💡 Hint: Think about performance and area.

Question 2 Easy

Define logic restructuring.

💡 Hint: Focus on reducing complexity.

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Question 1

What is the main goal of gate sizing?

Increase signal delay
Optimize propagation delay
Reduce power consumption

💡 Hint: Think about what happens with bigger gates.

Question 2

True or False: Logic restructuring is only about making circuits smaller.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the purposes of restructuring.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a small digital circuit with two inputs and multiple outputs. Using the techniques of logic optimization, explain how you would adjust this circuit to minimize delay.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationships between inputs and outputs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a given circuit diagram where one path has excessive delay. Suggest specific changes in gate sizing and logic restructuring to achieve better timing closure.

💡 Hint: Look for critical paths that can be optimized.

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