Practice Task 3: Performing Design Rule Check (DRC) - 4.3 | Lab Module 4: Layout Design of a CMOS Inverter and Physical Verification | VLSI Design Lab
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Question 1

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What is Design Rule Check (DRC)?

💡 Hint: It ensures our designs are manufacturable.

Question 2

Easy

Why is it important to run DRC before fabrication?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if errors are missed.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of DRC in layout design?

  • To enhance the visual appeal of the layout
  • To verify layout against design rules for manufacturability
  • To facilitate communication among team members

💡 Hint: Think about why we need to check designs before they go to fabrication.

Question 2

True or False: DRC can detect both electrical and thermal issues in a layout.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of design DRC is designed to check.

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Question 1

You run a DRC on your layout and encounter multiple errors involving metal spacing. Describe your process for identifying, correcting, and verifying these errors.

💡 Hint: Focus on the steps taken from recognizing an error to fixing it.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of not adhering to DRC guidelines when fabricating a semiconductor device. What could be the aftermath of ignoring design violations?

💡 Hint: Consider both short-term and long-term effects on the manufacturing process.

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