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The document discusses macro placement in VLSI design. Macros are placed manually using flylines, which are virtual connections that help the designer understand logical connections between macros and I/O pads. There are three types of flylines: 1) macro to macro flylines show connections between two macros to help place them closer, 2) macro to I/O flylines show connections to identify macros near chip edges, and 3) pin to pin flylines guide macro orientation for efficient routing. Flylines help reduce routing resources needed and inform the manual placement of macros.

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Macro Placement VLSI Basics and Interview Questions

The document discusses macro placement in VLSI design. Macros are placed manually using flylines, which are virtual connections that help the designer understand logical connections between macros and I/O pads. There are three types of flylines: 1) macro to macro flylines show connections between two macros to help place them closer, 2) macro to I/O flylines show connections to identify macros near chip edges, and 3) pin to pin flylines guide macro orientation for efficient routing. Flylines help reduce routing resources needed and inform the manual placement of macros.

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As shown in above figure(1), When two macros are selected for macro
to macro flylines, The total number of connections between them are
shown. This gives an idea to the designer about which two macros to
be placed closer. Hence, The two macros are placed closer to each
other as shown in above figure (1) (Right side)
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Figure(2): Macro to I/O flylines
As shown in above figure(2), when macro to I/O port Pin flylines are
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