Practice Procedure (4) - Final Project / Open-Ended Design Challenge - VLSI Design Lab
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the first step in the project procedure?

💡 Hint: Think about what design you are interested in.

Question 2 Easy

List the types of checks performed during the physical design phase.

💡 Hint: One checks layout rules and the other checks layout vs schematic.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the physical design phase?

To draw schematics
To create a physical layout
To perform functional simulations

💡 Hint: Remember the goal is to prepare for chip manufacturing.

Question 2

True or False: DRC checks will ensure that the layout meets the necessary manufacturing specifications.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what DRC stands for.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a circuit layout for a synchronous counter and explain how you would ensure the critical path is minimized.

💡 Hint: Consider all connections and the order of operations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of poor documentation on a group chip design project.

💡 Hint: Reflect on experiences where communication may have faltered.

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