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First response to a macro-channel hotspot

TechniquesDesignPhysical designFloorplanCongestion
DifficultyEasy
TopicPhysical Design
LanguageSystemVerilog
Format4 choices
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Problem

Early placement shows severe routing congestion in a narrow channel between two large SRAM macros, while utilization elsewhere is moderate. What is the best first physical-design action?

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Answer choices (4)