Practice Conceptual Overview (4.5.1) - ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration)
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Conceptual Overview

Practice - Conceptual Overview

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main goal of floorplanning?

💡 Hint: Think about the first step in design before placement.

Question 2 Easy

What does the term 'placement' refer to in ASIC design?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens after planning the layout.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of floorplanning in ASIC design?

To establish power distribution
To connect cells
To define chip boundaries

💡 Hint: This step is done before any components are placed.

Question 2

True or False: The routing process is concerned only with connecting I/O pins.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what routing physically accomplishes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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