Practice Importance of functional simulation - 3.4 | Lab Module 11: Final Project / Open-Ended Design Challenge | VLSI Design Lab
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3.4 - Importance of functional simulation

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is functional simulation?

💡 Hint: Think about how we check expected outputs.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of a test bench?

💡 Hint: Consider how we structure tests in simulator environments.

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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 primary goal of functional simulation?

  • To design the layout
  • To validate logical correctness
  • To analyze timing

💡 Hint: Consider what aspect of design is checked before layout.

Question 2

True or False: Functional simulation involves checking the physical layout of a circuit.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the stages of circuit design.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a circuit design for a 4-bit binary adder, outline a test plan for functional simulation that includes all combinations of inputs. Discuss how you will document the outcomes.

💡 Hint: Consider both edge cases and typical values.

Question 2

Imagine you discovered a functional simulation that repeatedly fails. What approach would you take to debug the design and validate its performance?

💡 Hint: Think about common logical errors in circuit designs.

Challenge and get performance evaluation