Interview QuestionBank

Can you explain the purpose of the factory in UVM?

In what ways is the Tomasulo Algorithm more effective than other scheduling algorithms? Have you used it in your projects? Can you give an example of its implementation and hazard mitigation?

In what ways is the Tomasulo Algorithm more effective than other scheduling algorithms? Have you used it in your projects? Can you give an example of its implementation and hazard mitigation?

How did you tailor the testbench for a particular project's needs?

How did you tailor the testbench for a particular project's needs?

Why are NAND gates typically chosen for D-flipflops and not NOR gates?

How would you describe scan chains?

In your own words, what are setup time and hold time, and how do violations happen? What steps can be taken to reduce the occurrence of these violations?

Could you explain the function of a register table in embedded system design?

Can you elucidate the layout of a memory array, the usual tasks of a sense amplifier, and the workings of an equilibration circuit?

Can you script a program that inverses the order of a linked list?

What has been your journey in implementing and verifying arbitration logic? What hurdles do you often come across?

In the UVM driver class, what sets the get_next_item() method apart from the get() method?

In the UVM driver class, what sets the get_next_item() method apart from the get() method?

Can you provide a case where a virtual interface in SystemVerilog proved beneficial in design verification?

Can you provide a case where a virtual interface in SystemVerilog proved beneficial in design verification?

How would you describe the importance and function of a clock tree within VLSI design systems?

In UVM, what is the objection mechanism and how can one effectively finish a test?

Describe a time when you had to lend a hand in an area outside your usual tasks. What was the outcome?