Practice - Conceptual Overview
Practice Questions
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What is the main goal of floorplanning?
💡 Hint: Think about the first step in design before placement.
What does the term 'placement' refer to in ASIC design?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens after planning the layout.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of floorplanning in ASIC design?
💡 Hint: This step is done before any components are placed.
True or False: The routing process is concerned only with connecting I/O pins.
💡 Hint: Think about what routing physically accomplishes.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple floorplan for a small ASIC that includes at least four standard cells and two I/O pins. Discuss how you would approach I/O pin placement relative to the core functionalities.
💡 Hint: Think about accessibility and functionality.
Explain how parasitic extraction can influence the need for redesign during the timing closure process. Provide an example discussing the results of excessive parasitic capacitance.
💡 Hint: Imagine how added capacitance can slow down signal transitions.
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