Practice Accurate Timing Analysis (timing Closure) (2.6.3) - ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration)
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Accurate Timing Analysis (Timing Closure)

Practice - Accurate Timing Analysis (Timing Closure)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is Timing Closure?

💡 Hint: Think about what needs to be validated before fabrication.

Question 2 Easy

What does STA stand for?

💡 Hint: It's the method used to assess timings.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does Timing Closure ensure in ASIC design?

All components are placed
All timing requirements are met
Parasitics are removed

💡 Hint: Consider the final adjustments before fabrication.

Question 2

True or False: Static Timing Analysis requires dynamic simulation of the design.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what 'static' implies in this context.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario where a timing violation occurs in critical paths of a design, outline specific steps a designer might take to address these violations.

💡 Hint: Consider common correction techniques used in real-world designs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how parasitic extraction affects the timing analysis of a circuit and the potential flaws in relying on pre-layout simulation alone.

💡 Hint: Make a connection between physical layouts and their electrical characteristics.

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