Practice Task 1: Familiarization with the Layout Editor Interface and Initial Setup - 4.1 | Lab Module 4: Layout Design of a CMOS Inverter and Physical Verification | VLSI Design Lab
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4.1 - Task 1: Familiarization with the Layout Editor Interface and Initial Setup

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What command do you use to navigate to your lab directory in Linux?

💡 Hint: Recall the 'cd' command.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of the PDK in layout design?

💡 Hint: Think about what you need for proper layout design.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the first command to run in the terminal to start your layout design?

  • cd
  • virtuoso &
  • ls

💡 Hint: Think about starting the design application.

Question 2

True or False: The PDK provides design rules specific to your fabrication process.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What does the PDK include?

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are tasked with designing a complex IC layout. The initial setup requires you to navigate through multiple layers, choose appropriate tools to draw, and correct errors. List the steps you would take to ensure a successful layout and explain why each is important.

💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of actions and their relevance to successful design.

Question 2

You forgot to save your layout midway, and the system crashes. Discuss the implications of not saving your work consistently and suggest strategies to mitigate this issue in future tasks.

💡 Hint: Consider how often you should save during a complex task.

Challenge and get performance evaluation