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VLSI QUIZ

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.
  1. Choose the correct expansion of the acronym VLSI.

a)

a) Vast Logic System Integration
b) Very Low Scale Integration
c) Very Large Scale Integration
d) Variable Large Scale Integration

b)

b) Very Low Scale Integration
c) Very Large Scale Integration
d) Variable Large Scale Integration

c)

c) Very Large Scale Integration

d)

d) Variable Large Scale Integration

2.

Identify the logic family that combines NMOS and PMOS transistors.

a)

a) BiCMOS

b)

b) CMOS

c)

c) PMOS

d)

d) TTL

3.

Select the method used to reduce static power dissipation in CMOS circuits.

a)

a) Use of resistors in place of transistors

b)

b) Increasing voltage levels

c)

c) Minimizing leakage currents during idle states

d)

d) Frequent switching of transistors

4.

Choose the correct ratio for pull-up to pull-down in a CMOS inverter to achieve equal rise and fall times.

a)

a) 1:1

b)

b) 2:1

c)

c) 1:2

d)

d) 3:1

5.

Pick the logic design style known for speed and used in modern high-performance VLSI systems.

a)

a) Stick Diagram

b)

b) Dynamic CMOS Logic

c)

c) nMOS PLA

d)

d) Static CMOS Logic

6.

Select the best suitable circuit for detecting single-bit errors in data transmission.

a)

a) Barrel Shifter
b) Inverting Register
c) Parity Generator
d) Code Converter

b)

b) Inverting Register

c)

c) Parity Generator

d)

d) Code Converter

7.

The (a)   diagram is a symbolic representation of layout using different layers in VLSI design.

8.

A (a)   is a sequential logic element that stores a single bit of data and updates its value based on the clock signal.

9.

To optimize performance in a multi-bit addition operation, a (a)   adder can be used to skip carry propagation over blocks.

10-11.

In CMOS design, combinational and sequential circuits are fundamental blocks used in system development. Designers often use NAND and NOR gates in CMOS and BiCMOS technologies to create larger logic circuits. For sequential elements like D-latches and D flip-flops, timing and control are critical, and static and dynamic power reduction strategies must be applied. CMOS testing techniques such as Scan-based test and Built-in-Self-Test (BIST) ensure reliability and fault detection in fabricated chips.

10.

Identify the CMOS testing method used to enable internal test pattern generation and analysis.

a)

a) Boundary Scan

b)

b) Fault Simulation

c)

c) BIST

d)

d) Ad Hoc Testing

11.

Determine the preferred logic gate type for creating universal logic in both CMOS and BiCMOS designs is

(a)