Practice Create/Modify Simulation Testbench - 4.4.1 | Lab Module 5: Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) Verification and Post-Layout Simulation | VLSI Design Lab
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4.4.1 - Create/Modify Simulation Testbench

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define parasitic components in the context of VLSI design.

💡 Hint: Think about the physical aspects of layout design.

Question 2

Easy

What is an extracted netlist?

💡 Hint: Focus on what additional information is in this netlist.

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 main purpose of an augmented netlist?

  • To reduce design size
  • To include parasitic elements
  • To optimize layout
  • To create a schematic

💡 Hint: Consider what extras are needed for accurate modeling in simulation.

Question 2

True or False: Post-layout simulations are the same as pre-layout simulations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what changes from pre-layout to post-layout.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a circuit design with known parasitic capacitance, calculate the expected propagation delay based on the formula involving the load capacitance and current drive capabilities. Assume a specific load and condition.

💡 Hint: Remember the role of capacitance and current in determining delay.

Question 2

Discuss how to optimize a layout design when encountering significant parasitic impacts. What strategies would you employ?

💡 Hint: Think about strategies that can lessen parasitic influence on performance.

Challenge and get performance evaluation