Practice Timing Closure Importance (4.5.4) - ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration)
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Timing Closure Importance

Practice - Timing Closure Importance

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is timing closure?

💡 Hint: It involves verifying timing after routing.

Question 2 Easy

What is parasitic extraction?

💡 Hint: It's an important step after routing.

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Question 1

What does timing closure ensure?

A design meets its power requirements
A design is physically manufacturable
A design meets its timing requirements

💡 Hint: Think about what timing closure checks.

Question 2

Is Static Timing Analysis performed before or after layout?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the design stages.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a layout with various cells, describe how you would perform parasitic extraction and what parameters you would consider. How would you address any timing violations found?

💡 Hint: Think about the extraction process and its methods.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how different design choices might impact the critical path and overall timing closure. What approaches would mitigate potential delays?

💡 Hint: Consider how design affects delays.

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