Practice Challenges - 2.2.2 | Lab Module 10: ASIC Design Flow - Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing (Conceptual/Tool Demonstration) | VLSI Design Lab
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2.2.2 - Challenges

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is floorplanning in the context of ASIC design?

💡 Hint: Think about the blueprint of a building.

Question 2

Easy

What are standard cells?

💡 Hint: Consider components like inverters or NAND gates.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main purpose of the floorplanning stage in ASIC design?

  • To place standard cells
  • To define chip boundaries
  • To extract parasitics

💡 Hint: Consider why we need a layout for placing components effectively.

Question 2

True or False: Minimizing wire length during placement reduces capacitance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how distance affects electrical properties.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a hypothetical ASIC and categorize the potential challenges in floorplanning, placement, and routing phases. Discuss how you would address each challenge.

💡 Hint: Break down the task and address each phase systematically.

Question 2

Analyze a situation where poor floorplanning led to a delay in an ASIC project. What could have been done differently?

💡 Hint: Reflect on what preventative measures might be taken if one had foresight.

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