Practice - Create/Modify Simulation Testbench
Practice Questions
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Define parasitic components in the context of VLSI design.
💡 Hint: Think about the physical aspects of layout design.
What is an extracted netlist?
💡 Hint: Focus on what additional information is in this netlist.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of an augmented netlist?
💡 Hint: Consider what extras are needed for accurate modeling in simulation.
True or False: Post-layout simulations are the same as pre-layout simulations.
💡 Hint: Think about what changes from pre-layout to post-layout.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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.
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