Practice - Automatic Process - 2.4.2
Practice Questions
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What is the main goal of automatic placement in ASIC design?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of wire length on circuit performance.
Define routing in the context of ASIC design.
💡 Hint: Think about how cells are physically connected to create functionality.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary objective of automatic placement in the ASIC design process?
💡 Hint: Think about the logical connection of cells during placement.
True/False: Automatic routing makes manual adjustments to ensure DRC compliance.
💡 Hint: Consider how automation operates in design tasks.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a specific netlist and a set of design constraints, propose an initial automatic placement strategy, detailing how you would minimize wirelength and meet timing constraints. What factors would contribute to your decision-making?
💡 Hint: Consider how the arrangement impacts future routing challenges.
Design a plan to address a scenario where post-layout extraction reveals significant parasitic effects. How would you iterate through earlier stages to achieve timing closure?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the iterative nature of design and verification.
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