VLSI Technology Quiz

What is the primary advantage of VLSI technology?

• Increased power consumption

• Reduced chip size and increased performance

• Higher manufacturing cost

• Decreased reliability

CMOS technology is preferred over NMOS due to lower power dissipation.

The process of arranging standard cells in a VLSI design is called ____.

Which fabrication process is commonly used for VLSI circuits?

• Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

• CMOS

• TTL

• ECL

The clock skew in a synchronous VLSI circuit always improves performance.

The metal layer used for interconnections in VLSI chips is usually made of ____.

What is the function of a flip-flop in VLSI circuits?

• Logical computation

• Temporary data storage

• Amplification of signals

• Power regulation

Identify the circuit shown in the image.

Which of the following techniques helps in reducing power consumption in VLSI circuits?

• Increasing supply voltage

• Reducing clock frequency

• Using larger transistors

• Adding more interconnects

In VLSI design, DRC stands for ____.