Practice Loading Input Files (4.1.2) - ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration)
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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a gate-level netlist?

💡 Hint: Think about what information is necessary to describe circuit connections.

Question 2 Easy

Why are timing constraints important?

💡 Hint: Consider what could happen if timing is ignored in a synchronous circuit.

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Question 1

What does a gate-level netlist represent in ASIC design?

It describes the layout of the circuit.
It shows how standard cells are interconnected.
It outlines the power distribution network.

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of the netlist in design.

Question 2

True or False: Timing constraints are not necessary if previous simulations were successful.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the differences between simulation and actual physical realities.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple circuit and create a gate-level netlist for it, specifying the connections between at least four gates.

💡 Hint: Use standard formats like Verilog for your representation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how loading incorrect timing constraints could lead to functional failure during chip operation.

💡 Hint: Consider what other impact this has on verification processes.

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