Practice Phase 2: Schematic Design & Functional Simulation (4.2) - Final Project / Open-Ended Design Challenge
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Phase 2: Schematic Design & Functional Simulation

Practice - Phase 2: Schematic Design & Functional Simulation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of schematic design in digital VLSI?

💡 Hint: Think about why a blueprint is important in construction.

Question 2 Easy

Define functional simulation.

💡 Hint: What do we do in simulations to verify designs?

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Interactive Quizzes

Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a testbench in simulations?

Apply output signals
Register test results
Simulate input conditions

💡 Hint: What is the role of the testbench in ensuring functional accuracy?

Question 2

True or False: Functional simulations account for physical layout.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what we are trying to validate during the functional simulation.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a full adder schematic and perform a functional simulation. List all the potential errors you might expect and how to address them.

💡 Hint: What should you focus on when verifying each connection in your schematic?

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a situation where your functional simulation shows no output despite correct wiring. Discuss possible reasons and how you would troubleshoot.

💡 Hint: Think about inputs, outputs, and their connections with regard to timing.

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