StarVLSI Quiz 1: Physical Design Fundamentals
Think you understand SoC Physical Design beyond buzzwords?
Prove it.
StarVLSI invites students and professionals to participate in Quiz 1, covering essential concepts in SoC Floorplanning, Power Planning, CTS, Routing, and Sign-off Checks.
👉 Instructions
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Total Questions: 20
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Each question has one correct answer
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Do not discuss answers in comments
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Answer key will be published after 2–3 days
What is the primary objective of SoC floor planning?
The scribe line in a SoC die is used for:
Which of the following is typically placed in the IO region of a SoC?
A hard macro in SoC design refers to:
What is the main function of a power ring in SoC design?
Which factor most strongly influences die size selection?
In placement, congestion refers to:
What is the purpose of Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)?
Which of the following is a key output of CTS?
What does LEF primarily describe?
DEF files are mainly used to store:
Which issue is addressed by IR Drop Analysis?
What is Electromigration (EM)?
Which design stage checks that the layout matches the schematic or netlist?
What is the purpose of Tap Cells?
Which routing phase determines the general path for interconnections?
What is the role of SPEF files in physical design?
In multi-voltage SoC designs, level shifters are required to:
What trend is driving the adoption of 3D-IC and chiplet-based design?
Why is Machine Learning increasingly used in EDA tools?
Thank you for participating in StarVLSI Quiz 1.
We appreciate your interest in strengthening your understanding of SoC Physical Design concepts.
📌 Answer keys and explanations will be published within 2–3 days.
Stay tuned and keep learning.
