Practice Aim (1) - Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) Verification and Post-Layout Simulation
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Question 1 Easy

What are parasitic components?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens in circuit layouts.

Question 2 Easy

What does LVS stand for?

💡 Hint: What do we compare during the LVS step?

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of post-layout verification?

To ensure the layout matches the schematic
To create the manufacturing blueprint
To design the circuit's architecture

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between layout and schematic.

Question 2

True or False: Parasitic components can only lead to increased delays and do not affect power dissipation.

True
False

💡 Hint: What effects might parasitics have beyond just delay?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario where a circuit passes initial simulations but fails during post-layout verification. Outline the steps a designer should take to address this issue.

💡 Hint: What are common steps for debugging and resolving discrepancies?

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a layout plan that minimizes parasitic effects for a high-speed digital signal. What techniques can be applied and why?

💡 Hint: Think about the physical arrangement of components and how they interact.

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