Practice Automatic Process (2.4.2) - ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration)
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Automatic Process

Practice - Automatic Process - 2.4.2

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main goal of automatic placement in ASIC design?

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of wire length on circuit performance.

Question 2 Easy

Define routing in the context of ASIC design.

💡 Hint: Think about how cells are physically connected to create functionality.

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Question 1

What is the primary objective of automatic placement in the ASIC design process?

Minimize power consumption
Minimize wirelength
Maximize cell size

💡 Hint: Think about the logical connection of cells during placement.

Question 2

True/False: Automatic routing makes manual adjustments to ensure DRC compliance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how automation operates in design tasks.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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