Practice Task 3: Performing Design Rule Check (drc) (4.3) - Layout Design of a CMOS Inverter and Physical Verification
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Task 3: Performing Design Rule Check (DRC)

Practice - Task 3: Performing Design Rule Check (DRC)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

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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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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