Practice Theory (2) - Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) Verification and Post-Layout Simulation
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Question 1 Easy

Define what parasitics are.

💡 Hint: Think about how physical characteristics of a layout can introduce these elements.

Question 2 Easy

What does LVS stand for?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between the layout and the design schematic.

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Question 1

What does parasitic extraction help quantify?

Resistance only
Capacitance only
Both resistance and capacitance

💡 Hint: Think about what is included in the extracted netlist.

Question 2

True or False: LVS verification is optional in the IC design flow.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the risks involved in skipping this step.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how eliminating parasitic effects could change the design flow of a complex integrated circuit.

💡 Hint: Consider the interplay between design complexity and performance metrics.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a flowchart illustrating the steps from schematic design to post-layout simulation, emphasizing verification checks.

💡 Hint: What major checkpoints ensure design integrity and performance at each step?

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