Practice Objectives (2.3.2) - ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration)
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Practice - Objectives - 2.3.2

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Question 1 Easy

Define ASIC.

💡 Hint: Think about circuits designed for particular purposes.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of floorplanning?

💡 Hint: Consider the layout design process similar to architectural planning.

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Question 1

What is an ASIC?

General-purpose IC
Application-specific chip
A type of microcontroller

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of ASIC.

Question 2

Is floorplanning vital for the physical design process?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of a blueprint.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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?

Challenge 2 Hard

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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