Physical Design Engineer Interview Questions

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Explain the ASIC PD flow What is the metal layer used for power straps and why? Why do we use Orthogonal Metals in our design? Is there a problem when we use 2 metals in same direction for 2 consecutive metals? What is the use of tap cells? What are spare cells and why are they added in design? What is Electromigration and how to fix them? What is latchup and crosstalk and fixes? What is Crosstalk and how to fix? How to fix Setup and Hold violation
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Physical Design Engineer

Interviewed at Intel Corporation

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Mar 5, 2022

Explain the ASIC PD flow What is the metal layer used for power straps and why? Why do we use Orthogonal Metals in our design? Is there a problem when we use 2 metals in same direction for 2 consecutive metals? What is the use of tap cells? What are spare cells and why are they added in design? What is Electromigration and how to fix them? What is latchup and crosstalk and fixes? What is Crosstalk and how to fix? How to fix Setup and Hold violation

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