Practice Phase 4: Physical Design & Post-layout Verification (4.4) - Final Project / Open-Ended Design Challenge
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Phase 4: Physical Design & Post-Layout Verification

Practice - Phase 4: Physical Design & Post-Layout Verification

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of Design Rule Checking (DRC)?

💡 Hint: Think about what could happen if these rules are ignored.

Question 2 Easy

Define Layout Versus Schematic (LVS).

💡 Hint: Consider why we need to check for matches.

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Interactive Quizzes

Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of DRC in the design process?

To validate circuit logic
To ensure manufacturing compliance
To layout physical components

💡 Hint: What would happen if rules are not followed?

Question 2

True or False: Post-Layout Simulation does not include parasitic effects.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what parasitic extraction does.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a circuit layout and discuss the expected DRC issues you might encounter based on standard manufacturer's limits.

💡 Hint: Consider the limits commonly set by manufacturers for spacing between metal layers.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would parasitic extraction affect the performance metrics of a fast switching circuit? Discuss potential real-world impacts.

💡 Hint: What scenarios could occur when parasitics are significant in a high-frequency circuit?

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