Practice - Understanding the 'Critical Path': The Speed Bottleneck
Practice Questions
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What is the critical path in a digital circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about what limits the speed in a circuit design.
Name one reason why documentation is important in circuit design.
💡 Hint: Consider teamwork and continuity.
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What determines the maximum speed of a circuit?
💡 Hint: Remember what holds back the speed.
True or False: A circuit can function without analyzing the critical path.
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of knowing the slowest path.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a redesign for a digital circuit where the critical path limits performance. Suggest at least three changes that could improve speed.
💡 Hint: Think about where delays are occurring.
Provide an example of how layout design can specifically impact the propagation delay of a critical path in a complex circuit.
💡 Hint: Consider parasitic effects in your explanation.
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