Practice Placement Optimization - 8.3.2 | 8. Timing Closure Techniques | SOC Design 2: Chip Implementation with Physical Design leading to Tape-Out
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is placement optimization?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how positioning impacts circuit speed.

Question 2

Easy

Define timing-driven placement.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the importance of critical paths.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of placement optimization?

  • To increase power consumption
  • To minimize delay
  • To reduce the chip area

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on performance improvements.

Question 2

True or False: Timing-driven placement aims to position cells randomly for better circuit performance.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how strategy impacts design.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a VLSI chip layout where timing-driven placement would significantly improve the performance. Consider various parameters such as wirelength and delay.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on reducing the distance signals need to travel.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where a VLSI design fails timing closure. Propose how you would utilize placement optimization techniques to address the issue.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Assess paths with negative slack first, then strategize.

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