Physical design interview questions
VLSI Interview questions, Teacher
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Einheiten dieses Kurses
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Introduction
1:25
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Physical design flow interview questions
5:09
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Floorplanning and placement interview questions
10:07
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4.
Clock tree synthesis and routing interview questions
6:22
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5.
Setup and hold
9:44
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Additional PD interview questions
6:52
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This class is designed to prepare candidates for technical interviews in the field of VLSI Physical Design. It covers the complete physical design flow, with a focus on common interview topics and questions. Starting with an overview of the physical design process, the course moves through detailed discussions and problem-solving sessions on key topics such as floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), and routing. Emphasis is placed on understanding setup and hold time violations, along with strategies for timing closure. The class concludes with a curated set of advanced and frequently asked physical design interview questions to help reinforce learning and build confidence.
Topics Covered:
• Introduction to Physical Design and its role in ASIC flow
• Physical Design Flow Interview Questions
• Floorplanning and Placement: Concepts and Common Questions
• Clock Tree Synthesis and Routing: Key Principles and Interview Scenarios
• Setup and Hold Time Analysis: Troubleshooting and Optimization
• Additional Advanced Physical Design Interview Questions and Tips
This class is ideal for students and professionals aiming to secure roles in ASIC/SoC physical design and looking to sharpen their interview skills with practical, targeted preparation.
Praxisnahes Kursprojekt
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Your class project is to simulate a simplified, end-to-end ASIC physical design flow, applying the key concepts taught in this course. This will help you prepare for real-world physical design interview questions by putting theory into practice.
Your task:
1. Choose one or more steps of the physical design flow (e.g., Floorplanning, Placement, CTS, Routing, Timing Closure).
2. Create a brief report or presentation (PDF or slides) where you:
• Summarize what actions you took during the design phase(s) you selected.
• Explain the decisions you made (e.g., floorplan choices, clock tree strategy).
• Highlight any challenges and how you resolved them (e.g., fixing setup/hold violations).
• Reflect on how this exercise prepares you for technical interviews.
3. Optionally, include screenshots or visuals from any tools you used (OpenROAD/OpenLane/Sky130/etc.) to demonstrate your process.
4. Mock Interview Exercise: Choose 2–3 interview-style questions from the class and provide written or recorded answers (optional but recommended).
How to share your project:
• Save your project as a PDF, slide deck, or a short video/audio recording.
• Upload it to the class project gallery so others can view your work.
• Review your peers’ projects and leave constructive feedback or questions to simulate peer-review style learning.
This project gives you a chance to demonstrate your understanding, show off your technical skills, and build confidence for your next physical design interview.
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