Practice Power Planning (4.2.3) - ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration)
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Power Planning

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of VDD and GND rings in power planning?

💡 Hint: Think about how power is distributed across the chip.

Question 2 Easy

Define IR drop.

💡 Hint: What happens when current flows through a resistor?

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Question 1

What is the primary objective of power planning in ASIC design?

Maximizing area utilization
Efficient power distribution
Minimizing design time

💡 Hint: Think about the power flow in a circuit.

Question 2

True or False: Proper macro placement can significantly influence the efficiency of power delivery.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how large functional blocks interact with the power network.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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