Practice - Task 1: Familiarization with the Layout Editor Interface and Initial Setup
Practice Questions
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What command do you use to navigate to your lab directory in Linux?
💡 Hint: Recall the 'cd' command.
What is the purpose of the PDK in layout design?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need for proper layout design.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first command to run in the terminal to start your layout design?
💡 Hint: Think about starting the design application.
True or False: The PDK provides design rules specific to your fabrication process.
💡 Hint: What does the PDK include?
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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.
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