Practice Observation Of Placement (4.3.2) - ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration)
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Observation of Placement

Practice - Observation of Placement

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main objective of the placement stage in ASIC design?

💡 Hint: Think about the effect of cell arrangement on performance.

Question 2 Easy

What does 'congestion' refer to in the context of placement?

💡 Hint: Consider the layout of multiple connections.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of automatic placement in ASIC design?

Minimize interconnect length
Maximize routing complexity
Increase cell size

💡 Hint: Consider what placement affects in the performance of the circuit.

Question 2

True or False: The placement stage has no effect on the performance of an ASIC chip.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how changes in layout might influence circuit metrics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a design with critical paths that require low delay. Propose a placement strategy that balances wirelength, congestion, and timing. Explain your rationale.

💡 Hint: Think about how certain placements can affect delay.

Challenge 2 Hard

You have an ASIC design where the initial placement has led to significant routing congestion. Suggest a re-optimization approach and identify potential risks involved.

💡 Hint: Consider how altering placements can have ripple effects.

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