Practice Part A: Comprehensive Parasitic Extraction (4.2) - Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) Verification and Post-Layout Simulation
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Part A: Comprehensive Parasitic Extraction

Practice - Part A: Comprehensive Parasitic Extraction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are the types of parasitics mentioned in the extraction process?

💡 Hint: Think about the types of electrical elements generated from physical layouts.

Question 2 Easy

What does LVS stand for?

💡 Hint: It's a verification process essential for circuit fabrication.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of parasitic extraction?

To create designs
To quantify resistive and capacitive elements
To finalize layouts

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during the layout process.

Question 2

True or False: LVS verification ensures the layout matches the intended schematic.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the role of LVS in the design flow.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a circuit with known parasitic capacitance values, calculate the expected propagation delay. Use R and C values to derive the RC time constant.

💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between resistance, capacitance, and delay.

Challenge 2 Hard

Illustrate the effects of parasitic extraction on the dynamic power of CMOS circuits in modern VLSI applications. Discuss why precise extraction is vital.

💡 Hint: Think about how much power is used during signal transitions and what factors can affect that.

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