Practice Placement Optimization (8.3.2) - Timing Closure Techniques - SOC Design 2: Chip Implementation with Physical Design leading to Tape-Out
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Placement Optimization

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is placement optimization?

💡 Hint: Think about how positioning impacts circuit speed.

Question 2 Easy

Define timing-driven placement.

💡 Hint: Focus on the importance of critical paths.

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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

💡 Hint: Focus on performance improvements.

Question 2

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

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how strategy impacts design.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Focus on reducing the distance signals need to travel.

Challenge 2 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Assess paths with negative slack first, then strategize.

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