Practice - Power Planning
Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of VDD and GND rings in power planning?
💡 Hint: Think about how power is distributed across the chip.
Define IR drop.
💡 Hint: What happens when current flows through a resistor?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary objective of power planning in ASIC design?
💡 Hint: Think about the power flow in a circuit.
True or False: Proper macro placement can significantly influence the efficiency of power delivery.
💡 Hint: Recall how large functional blocks interact with the power network.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing an ASIC with a specific low IR drop requirement. Describe in detail the strategies you would apply during the power planning stage.
💡 Hint: Consider both layout and physical properties of materials.
Discuss the implications of inadequate power planning on signal integrity and circuit performance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how power directly influences operation and performance.
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