SoC Design Quiz

Which of the following best describes a System-on-Chip (SoC)?

• A PCB containing multiple discrete ICs

• A chip integrating processor, memory, interfaces, and other components into one die

• A single microcontroller with no peripherals

• A cluster of GPUs for parallel computing

In the SoC development life cycle, the first step is usually:

• Floorplanning

• RTL coding

• Requirement analysis and specification

• Fabrication

In an IP design decision, which factor is least likely to be considered?

• Licensing cost

• Compatibility with SoC interfaces

• Die area utilization

• PCB trace routing

The process of integrating pre-designed IP blocks into an SoC falls under which phase of the design flow?

• High-level modeling

• Physical design

• RTL integration and verification

• Tape-out

High-Level Design Methodology primarily uses:

• C/C++, SystemC, or MATLAB for modeling

• Verilog at gate level only

• Layout masks

• Machine code programming

In SoC Core Development, "soft cores" are:

• Delivered as RTL code

• Hardwired transistor layouts

• Fixed-function ASIC blocks

• Only used in analog designs

A processor subsystem in SoC design typically includes:

• Only the CPU core

• CPU core + cache + bus interconnect + debug logic

• CPU core + sensors + antennas

• CPU core + external DRAM module

In low-power SoC design, DVFS stands for:

• Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling

• Digital Voltage and Frequency Synthesis

• Direct Variable Frequency Source

• Dual Voltage Fault Safety

Which is not a constituent of a typical SoC?

• Embedded processor

• On-chip memory

• Protocol controllers

• PCB connectors

Embedded SRAM in SoCs is mainly used for:

• Permanent storage of programs

• High-speed temporary data storage

• Analog signal processing

• Wireless communication