Introduction to VLSI Design - Electronic Engineering (MCQ) questions & answers

1)   In logic synthesis, ________ is an EDIF that gives the description of logic cells & their interconnections.

a. Netlist
b. Checklist
c. Shitlist
d. Dualist
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Netlist

Explanation:
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2)   Which among the following functions are performed by MSI category of IC technology?

a. Gates, Op-amps
b. Microprocessor/A/D
c. Filters
d. Memory/DSP
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Filters

Explanation:
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3)   Which among the following EDA tool is available for design simulation?

a. OrCAD
b. ALDEC
c. Simucad
d. VIVElogic
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: VIVElogic

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4)   Which among the following operation/s is/are executed in physical design or layout synthesis stage?

a. Placement of logic functions in optimized circuit in target chip
b. Interconnection of components in the chip
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both a and b

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5)   Which among the following is/are taken into account for post-layout simulation?

a. Interconnect delays
b. Propagation delays
c. Logic cells
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
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6)   Which level of system implementation includes the specific function oriented registers, counters & multiplexers?

a. Module level
b. Logical level
c. Physical level
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Module level

Explanation:
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7)   In VLSI design, which process deals with the determination of resistance & capacitance of interconnections?

a. Floorplanning
b. Placement & Routing
c. Testing
d. Extraction
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Extraction

Explanation:
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8)   _________ is the fundamental architecture block or element of a target PLD.

a. System Partitioning
b. Pre-layout Simulation
c. Logic cell
d. Post-layout Simulation
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Logic cell

Explanation:
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9)   Which among the following is a process of transforming design entry information of the circuit into a set of logic equations?

a. Simulation
b. Optimization
c. Synthesis
d. Verification
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Synthesis

Explanation:
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10)   The utilization of CAD tools for drawing timing waveform diagram and transforming it into a network of logic gates is known as ________.

a. Waveform Editor
b. Waveform Estimator
c. Waveform Simulator
d. Waveform Evaluator
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Waveform Editor

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!