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The Software Behind Silicon (with Synopsys Founder Aart de Geus and CEO Sassine Ghazi)
ACQ2 by Acquired
Designing with Speed in Mind
In designing digital mass functions, the focus lies on two layers: the functional layer and the physical layer. The functional level involves selecting the right gates to implement a complicated mass function, while the physical level involves physically connecting these building blocks. The goal is to create a design with fewer gates as fewer gates signify a better design. Speed is a crucial factor in design, with the longest path through the design determining the overall speed. Therefore, a good design is not only smaller but also faster.
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