Practice Challenges (2.2.2) - ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration)
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Question 1 Easy

What is floorplanning in the context of ASIC design?

💡 Hint: Think about the blueprint of a building.

Question 2 Easy

What are standard cells?

💡 Hint: Consider components like inverters or NAND gates.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the floorplanning stage in ASIC design?

To place standard cells
To define chip boundaries
To extract parasitics

💡 Hint: Consider why we need a layout for placing components effectively.

Question 2

True or False: Minimizing wire length during placement reduces capacitance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how distance affects electrical properties.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hypothetical ASIC and categorize the potential challenges in floorplanning, placement, and routing phases. Discuss how you would address each challenge.

💡 Hint: Break down the task and address each phase systematically.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a situation where poor floorplanning led to a delay in an ASIC project. What could have been done differently?

💡 Hint: Reflect on what preventative measures might be taken if one had foresight.

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