Practice Visualization (4.4.5) - ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration)
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary objective of floorplanning?

💡 Hint: Think about the blueprint of a design.

Question 2 Easy

Define routing in the context of ASIC design.

💡 Hint: What happens after placement?

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Question 1

What is the main goal of floorplanning?

Define I/O placements
Optimize wirelength
Determine chip boundaries

💡 Hint: Consider what defines the space for the design.

Question 2

True or False: Routing is the stage where standard cells are placed.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of design flow.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a set of specifications for an ASIC chip, outline a basic floorplan approach considering the priority for I/O, power distribution, and cell placement.

💡 Hint: Remember the objectives of efficient design in terms of area utilization and functionality.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of failing to account for parasitics during the timing analysis phase. What specific issues could arise?

💡 Hint: Think about how physical characteristics might change performance metrics.

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