Practice - Importance of functional simulation
Practice Questions
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What is functional simulation?
💡 Hint: Think about how we check expected outputs.
What is the purpose of a test bench?
💡 Hint: Consider how we structure tests in simulator environments.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary goal of functional simulation?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspect of design is checked before layout.
True or False: Functional simulation involves checking the physical layout of a circuit.
💡 Hint: Recall the stages of circuit design.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a circuit design for a 4-bit binary adder, outline a test plan for functional simulation that includes all combinations of inputs. Discuss how you will document the outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider both edge cases and typical values.
Imagine you discovered a functional simulation that repeatedly fails. What approach would you take to debug the design and validate its performance?
💡 Hint: Think about common logical errors in circuit designs.
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