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4 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
What is the critical path in a circuit?
Think about which path controls the speed of the entire circuit.
How does retiming work?
Consider it like organizing drawers to access items faster.
What is critical path optimization primarily aimed at?
Consider which aspect of the circuit's performance it directly improves.
True or False: Retiming can change the functionality of a circuit.
Think about the purpose of retiming.
You have a circuit with critical timing violations. Detail a multi-step plan utilizing timing optimization strategies to resolve the issue.
Approach it systematically, beginning with identifying problem areas.
A design utilizes pipelining but experiences excessive power consumption. Propose strategies to mitigate power issues while maintaining performance.
Think about how increasing stages impacts power and potential adjustments.
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