Practice - Objectives - 2.3.2
Practice Questions
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Define ASIC.
💡 Hint: Think about circuits designed for particular purposes.
What is the purpose of floorplanning?
💡 Hint: Consider the layout design process similar to architectural planning.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is an ASIC?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of ASIC.
Is floorplanning vital for the physical design process?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of a blueprint.
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Challenge Problems
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In a complex ASIC design, a critical path requires that signals travel between two standard cells. Describe the impact of placing them too far apart. What design changes might you propose?
💡 Hint: What consequences arise from increasing travel distances in circuitry?
You've completed routing on an ASIC design. However, timing analysis shows violations. What procedure would you follow to address this issue?
💡 Hint: Think about where one could make adjustments to enhance performance.
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