Practice Layout Design Rules Review and Application - 2.3 | Lab Module 7: Layout Design and Verification of Basic Combinational CMOS Logic Gates | VLSI Design Lab
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Question 1

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What is the purpose of a Design Rule Check (DRC)?

💡 Hint: Think of this as a preliminary check before production.

Question 2

Easy

Why are minimum widths important in layout design?

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of too small dimensions on electrical connections.

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Question 1

What does DRC stand for?

  • Design Rule Check
  • Device Replacement Code
  • Dimension Relative Comparison

💡 Hint: It's a basic checking mechanism for layouts.

Question 2

True or False: The Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) check confirms that the circuit behaves as intended.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of validating designs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a layout with specified minimum widths and spacings, identify potential violations and suggest corrections. Discuss the impact of not addressing these violations.

💡 Hint: Review your layout dimensions against provided design specifications.

Question 2

Design a layout for a combinational logic gate that effectively utilizes shared resources while adhering to contact sizing and enclosure rules. Explain your layout decisions.

💡 Hint: Sketch first, then verify against design rules before implementing.

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