Quiz on HDL Concepts lesson 4

What is the first step in the classical digital design flow?

• Synthesis

• Verification

• Specifications

• Place and route

In the classical design flow, what is described during the specification step?

• The high-level architecture

• The desired behavior of the design

• Gate-level connections

• Wiring delays

What is an example of a specification in digital design?

• Designing a prime number detector

• Selecting the 74HC logic family

• Arranging components to minimize area

• Performing functional simulation

What is created during the functional design step in the classical digital design flow?

• Gate-level schematics

• Block diagrams and truth tables

• Wiring estimates

• Fabrication plans

Which tool is used during the synthesis step in classical design flow?

• Floor planner

• K-map

• Logic analyzer

• Oscilloscope

What is the purpose of technology mapping in the classical design flow?

• Arrange components for minimal area

• Select the technology family for the design

• Create a high-level architecture

• Implement the design on silicon

During technology mapping, which logic family was used in the example provided?

• 74HC logic family

• CMOS logic family

• TTL logic family

• NMOS logic family

What is minimized during the place and route step of the classical design flow?

• Technology delays

• Schematic complexity

• Area and length of interconnections

• Power consumption

What is verified during the verification step of the classical digital design flow?

• The design's truth table

• The gate delays and wiring delays

• The type of logic gates used

• The system-level specifications

What happens after the verification step in the classical design flow?

• Functional design

• Synthesis

• Implementation

• Place and route