Practice Post-layout Simulation (4.4.5) - Final Project / Open-Ended Design Challenge
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Post-Layout Simulation

Practice - Post-Layout Simulation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is post-layout simulation?

💡 Hint: Think about when in the design process this occurs.

Question 2 Easy

Why are parasitics important in circuit design?

💡 Hint: Remember what happens when we add physical elements to the layout.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of post-layout simulation?

To verify the logical design
To ensure performance under real-world conditions
To create a schematic

💡 Hint: Think about the changes during the physical implementation.

Question 2

True or False: Post-layout simulation does not consider parasitic effects.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what parasitics are introduced by layout.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how a circuit’s performance might change from pre-layout to post-layout simulation. Discuss factors that would account for discrepancies.

💡 Hint: Think of all the additional elements that come into play when laying out the circuit.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a simple testbench for a 2-input NAND gate. List the parameters you would need to measure during post-layout simulation.

💡 Hint: Consider what conditions show whether the NAND gate operates correctly.

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