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  • Q3. scenario: 2 blocks 100 um apart. current of 8 mA flows with 10 ohms resistance. What should be the metal width for routing.(Need to show the complete calculation)
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posted on 15 May 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

29 Questions

  • Q1. Why do you want to leave
  • Ans. 

    I am seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Looking for a more challenging role

    • Want to learn new skills and gain experience

    • Seeking better work-life balance

    • Company culture/values do not align with mine

    • Limited opportunities for advancement

    • Salary/benefits not competitive

    • Commute is too long

    • Personal reasons (relocation, family, etc.)

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  • Q2. Why does a program crash? Valgrind issues etc
  • Ans. 

    Programs can crash due to various reasons such as memory errors, bugs, hardware issues, etc.

    • Memory errors such as accessing uninitialized memory or freeing already freed memory

    • Bugs in the code such as infinite loops or null pointer dereferences

    • Hardware issues such as power failure or overheating

    • Valgrind issues such as memory leaks or invalid reads/writes

    • Operating system issues such as insufficient resources or conflict

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  • Q3. Puzzle: Jumbled N pens and N caps, all caps separated from their pens, all pens have some thickness properties. How would you cap all the pens?
  • Q4. Puzzle: 100 floor building and 2 eggs given, find the minimum/maximum number of trys required to find the floor where the egg will break. The answer I gave was 19. He asked me to normalize the solution; we...
  • Q5. Allocate a 2-D array using C/C++
  • Ans. 

    Allocate a 2-D array using C/C++

    • Use the 'new' operator to allocate memory for the array

    • Specify the number of rows and columns in the array

    • Access elements using array indexing

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  • Q6. Given a dictionary, how can you represent it in memory? What will be the worst case complexity of a search done on the DS designed?6. About my current workur current company?2. What do you know about us?
  • Ans. 

    A dictionary can be represented in memory using a hash table. Worst case complexity of search is O(n).

    • A hash table can be used to represent a dictionary in memory

    • Each key-value pair is hashed to a unique index in the table

    • Search operation involves computing the hash of the key and looking up the corresponding index

    • Worst case complexity of search is O(n) when all keys hash to the same index

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  • Q7. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a driven and passionate individual with a diverse background in various industries.

    • I have experience in marketing, sales, and customer service.

    • I am a quick learner and adaptable to new environments.

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve common goals.

    • I am also proficient in various software programs such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

    • In my free time, I enjoy hiking and phot

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  • Q8. What is the difference between C and C++
  • Ans. 

    C++ is an extension of C with object-oriented programming features.

    • C++ supports classes and objects while C does not.

    • C++ has better support for polymorphism and inheritance.

    • C++ has a larger standard library than C.

    • C++ allows function overloading while C does not.

    • C++ supports exception handling while C does not.

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  • Q9. Is a C program faster than a C++ compiled program
  • Ans. 

    It depends on the specific use case and implementation.

    • C and C++ have different performance characteristics.

    • C++ has additional features that may impact performance.

    • Optimizations can be applied to both languages.

    • Benchmarking is necessary to determine which is faster in a specific scenario.

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  • Q10. What is UNION in C?
  • Ans. 

    UNION in C is a data type that allows storing different data types in the same memory location.

    • UNION is declared using the 'union' keyword.

    • It can be used to save memory by sharing the same memory location for different data types.

    • Accessing the value of a union member that was not recently assigned results in undefined behavior.

    • Example: union myUnion { int i; float f; };

    • Example: myUnion u; u.i = 10; printf("%d %f", u.i,

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  • Q11. What all type of sorting algorithms do you know?
  • Ans. 

    I know various sorting algorithms including bubble sort, insertion sort, selection sort, merge sort, quick sort, heap sort.

    • Bubble sort - repeatedly swapping adjacent elements if they are in wrong order

    • Insertion sort - iteratively inserting elements into a sorted sub-list

    • Selection sort - repeatedly selecting the smallest element and swapping it with the current element

    • Merge sort - recursively dividing the array into two...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. What does the term “object oriented programming mean?”
  • Ans. 

    Object-oriented programming is a programming paradigm that uses objects to represent and manipulate data.

    • It focuses on creating reusable code by organizing data and behavior into objects.

    • Objects have properties (attributes) and methods (functions) that can be accessed and modified.

    • Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key concepts in object-oriented programming.

    • Examples of object-oriented programming languag

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  • Q13. What is the difference between overloading and overriding?
  • Ans. 

    Overloading is having multiple methods with the same name but different parameters. Overriding is having a method in a subclass with the same name and parameters as in the superclass.

    • Overloading is compile-time polymorphism while overriding is runtime polymorphism.

    • Overloading is used to provide different ways of calling the same method while overriding is used to provide a specific implementation of a method in a subcl...

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  • Q14. About my present work.I was then called for face to face interviews
  • Q15. What does your current company’s software do? About the current company?
  • Ans. 

    Our company's software is a project management tool for businesses.

    • Helps businesses manage projects and tasks efficiently

    • Allows team collaboration and communication

    • Provides real-time progress tracking and reporting

    • Integrates with other business tools like calendars and email

    • Customizable to fit specific business needs

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  • Q16. Compilation of a C/C++ code. He gave me a dummy program. He then asked me to use #ifdef #endif in the header files, then asked its uses
  • Q17. Different segments of memory. Where all can a variable be allocated?
  • Ans. 

    Variables can be allocated in different segments of memory.

    • Global variables are allocated in the data segment.

    • Local variables are allocated in the stack segment.

    • Dynamically allocated variables are allocated in the heap segment.

    • Static variables are allocated in the data segment.

    • Thread-local variables are allocated in the thread-local storage segment.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q18. There is a stack where push and pop operation are happening. At any point of time user will query secondMin(). This API should return second minimum present in the stack
  • Ans. 

    Implement secondMin() API for a stack with push and pop operations.

    • Create a second stack to keep track of the minimum values.

    • Push the current minimum value to the second stack every time a new minimum is found.

    • Pop the top element from the second stack when the minimum value is removed from the main stack.

    • Return the second element from the top of the second stack as the second minimum value.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q19. Given a number, tell number of bits set in the number in its binary representation. Ex. N = 5, Ans – 2 (101 has 2 1’s in it)
  • Ans. 

    Count the number of set bits in a given number's binary representation.

    • Convert the number to binary representation using bitwise operators.

    • Iterate over the binary representation and count the number of set bits.

    • Alternatively, use built-in functions like bin() and count() in Python.

    • The time complexity of the algorithm should be O(log n).

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  • Q20. Reversing a string recursively, iteratively. He then asked me to rewind the whole stack or trace the recursive version for examples – “hello” and “ABCD”
  • Q21. Cell padding concept in struct/class
  • Ans. 

    Cell padding is the space between the content of a cell and its border in a table.

    • Cell padding can be set using CSS or HTML attributes.

    • It affects the appearance of the table and can improve readability.

    • Padding can be set individually for each cell or for the entire table.

    • Example:

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    • Q22. Traversal in a tree. Made me code iterative and recursive version of in-order traversal
    • Q23. Difference between static and dynamic bindings
    • Ans. 

      Static binding is resolved at compile-time while dynamic binding is resolved at runtime.

      • Static binding is also known as early binding while dynamic binding is also known as late binding.

      • Static binding is faster than dynamic binding as it is resolved at compile-time.

      • Dynamic binding is more flexible than static binding as it allows for polymorphism.

      • An example of static binding is method overloading while an example of dy

    • Answered by AI
    • Q24. Concept of virtual function in C++. How is a vtable maintained? What are its enteries? Example code where virtual function is used
    • Ans. 

      Virtual functions in C++ are used for runtime polymorphism. Vtable is maintained to store function pointers.

      • Virtual functions are declared using the virtual keyword

      • Vtable is a table of function pointers maintained by the compiler

      • Each class with virtual functions has its own vtable

      • Vtable entries are function pointers to the virtual functions of the class

      • Example code: class Shape { virtual void draw() { ... } };

      • Example c...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q25. What is auto, volatile variables? Scopes of variables
    • Ans. 

      Auto and volatile are storage classes in C programming language. Scopes of variables determine where they can be accessed.

      • Auto variables are created and destroyed automatically within a block of code.

      • Volatile variables are used to indicate that the value of the variable may change unexpectedly.

      • Scopes of variables determine where they can be accessed. Local variables have block scope, while global variables have file sc...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q26. References in C++
    • Ans. 

      References in C++ allow a variable to refer to another variable's memory address.

      • References are declared using the '&' symbol.

      • They are often used as function parameters to avoid copying large objects.

      • References cannot be null and cannot be reassigned to refer to a different object.

      • They are commonly used in operator overloading to modify the behavior of operators.

    • Answered by AI
    • Q27. What is a static function in a C++ class? Why is it used? How to call a static function of class from any part of the code
    • Ans. 

      Static function in C++ class and its usage

      • Static function belongs to the class rather than the instance of the class

      • It can be called without creating an object of the class

      • It is used to perform operations that do not depend on the state of the object

      • To call a static function, use the class name followed by the scope resolution operator and the function name

    • Answered by AI
    • Q28. Given an array of numbers (+ve and –ve), tell the subarray with the highest sum
    • Ans. 

      Find subarray with highest sum in an array of numbers.

      • Use Kadane's algorithm to find maximum subarray sum

      • Initialize max_so_far and max_ending_here to 0

      • Iterate through the array and update max_ending_here and max_so_far

      • Return the subarray with highest sum

      • Example: [-2, 1, -3, 4, -1, 2, 1, -5, 4] => [4, -1, 2, 1]

    • Answered by AI
    • Q29. Height of a tree, diameter of a tree
    • Ans. 

      The height and diameter of a tree are important measurements in forestry and arboriculture.

      • Height is typically measured from the base of the tree to the highest point of the crown.

      • Diameter is measured at breast height, which is 4.5 feet above the ground.

      • These measurements are used to determine the age, health, and value of a tree.

      • For example, a tall tree with a narrow diameter may indicate poor growth, while a shorter ...

    • Answered by AI

      Interview Preparation Tips

      College Name: NA

      Skills evaluated in this interview

      Interview experience
      5
      Excellent
      Difficulty level
      Easy
      Process Duration
      2-4 weeks
      Result
      Selected Selected

      I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

      Round 1 - One-on-one 

      (2 Questions)

      • Q1. Are you comfortable with this role, general corporate behaviour questions, background information
      • Q2. Puzzles
      Round 2 - Technical 

      (2 Questions)

      • Q1. Test creation, case study
      • Q2. Python, selenium, SQL
      Round 3 - One-on-one 

      (1 Question)

      • Q1. Corporate behaviour questions, 2 puzzle questions
      Round 4 - HR 

      (1 Question)

      • Q1. Compensation discussion
      Interview experience
      4
      Good
      Difficulty level
      Hard
      Process Duration
      Less than 2 weeks
      Result
      Selected Selected

      I was interviewed in Apr 2024.

      Round 1 - One-on-one 

      (6 Questions)

      • Q1. Introduce yourself
      • Ans. 

        I am a passionate and experienced design engineer with a strong background in mechanical engineering.

        • Graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from XYZ University

        • Worked for 5 years at ABC Company designing innovative products

        • Proficient in CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD

        • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

        • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to bring projects to completion

      • Answered by AI
      • Q2. Explain matching and it type in detail with example. Why do we do matching.
      • Ans. 

        Matching is the process of comparing two or more items to determine if they are the same or similar.

        • Matching involves comparing characteristics or features of items to find similarities or differences.

        • Types of matching include pattern matching, string matching, and image matching.

        • Matching is used in various fields such as computer science, psychology, and genetics.

        • Example: Matching fingerprints to identify a suspect in...

      • Answered by AI
      • Q3. Scenario: 2 blocks 100 um apart. current of 8 mA flows with 10 ohms resistance. What should be the metal width for routing.(Need to show the complete calculation)
      • Ans. 

        To determine the metal width for routing, calculate the resistance and use it to find the required width.

        • Calculate resistance using R = ρ * (L/A), where ρ is the resistivity of the metal, L is the distance between blocks, and A is the cross-sectional area of the metal.

        • Use Ohm's Law (V = I * R) to find the voltage drop across the metal.

        • Finally, use the voltage drop and current to determine the required metal width.

      • Answered by AI
      • Q4. Explain block functionality of your previous project in detail and how your started your layout till tape out.
      • Ans. 

        Block functionality of previous project involved data processing and storage. Layout started with floorplanning and power grid design.

        • Implemented data processing block using Verilog HDL

        • Designed storage block using flip-flops and registers

        • Started layout with floorplanning to allocate space for different blocks

        • Designed power grid to ensure proper distribution of power to all blocks

        • Performed physical design tasks such as ...

      • Answered by AI
      • Q5. Em&IR in detail and how these can be will resolved
      • Ans. 

        Em&IR stands for Emissions and Immunity in the context of design engineering. Resolving these issues involves identifying sources of electromagnetic interference and implementing mitigation techniques.

        • Em&IR refers to the study of electromagnetic emissions from electronic devices and their susceptibility to external interference.

        • Common sources of electromagnetic interference include power supplies, motors, and wireless ...

      • Answered by AI
      • Q6. Write a command to find the lines containing the word "ERROR" from a log file and copy it to new file.
      • Ans. 

        Command to find lines with 'ERROR' in log file and copy to new file

        • Use grep command to search for 'ERROR' in log file: grep 'ERROR' logfile.txt

        • Use redirection to copy the output to a new file: grep 'ERROR' logfile.txt > newfile.txt

      • Answered by AI
      Round 2 - One-on-one 

      (5 Questions)

      • Q1. What is latchup and how it can be resolved
      • Ans. 

        Latchup is a condition in integrated circuits where parasitic thyristors are inadvertently triggered, causing a high current flow.

        • Latchup can be resolved by adding guard rings around sensitive components to prevent parasitic thyristors from triggering.

        • Using layout techniques such as spacing sensitive components further apart can also help prevent latchup.

        • Properly designing the power distribution network and ensuring pr

      • Answered by AI
      • Q2. What is Antenna effect and how it can be resolved.
      • Ans. 

        Antenna effect is the phenomenon where the gate of a transistor behaves like an antenna, causing unwanted signal interference.

        • Antenna effect occurs in integrated circuits due to the gate acting as an antenna and picking up external signals.

        • It can lead to performance degradation and reliability issues in the circuit.

        • To resolve antenna effect, techniques like adding shielding layers, changing layout design, and using gua...

      • Answered by AI
      • Q3. Why do we go for higher metal jump not for lower metal jump for resolving Antenna.
      • Ans. 

        Higher metal jumps are preferred over lower metal jumps for resolving antenna issues due to better signal propagation and reduced interference.

        • Higher metal jumps provide better signal propagation and reduced interference compared to lower metal jumps.

        • Higher metal jumps help in achieving better antenna performance and coverage.

        • Lower metal jumps may result in signal degradation and increased interference.

        • Higher metal jum...

      • Answered by AI
      • Q4. Explain WPE and how it can be taken care.
      • Ans. 

        WPE stands for Water Pressure Equalization. It is a system used to maintain equal pressure in a water distribution network.

        • WPE helps prevent water hammer, which can damage pipes and fittings.

        • It ensures consistent water pressure throughout the network, even when demand fluctuates.

        • Regular maintenance of valves, pumps, and pressure regulators is essential to ensure the WPE system functions properly.

      • Answered by AI
      • Q5. What is LOD effect(I was unable to answer this one)
      Round 3 - HR 

      (2 Questions)

      • Q1. Asking regarding the gap in my career.
      • Q2. Am I comfortable with job location.
      • Ans. 

        Yes, I am comfortable with the job location.

        • I have researched the area and feel it is a good fit for me.

        • I have visited the location and liked what I saw.

        • I am willing to relocate if necessary for this opportunity.

      • Answered by AI

      Interview Preparation Tips

      Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Make your resume by yourself and it should be precise, detailed(specially your projects), in professional format. Because your resume is your first impression.(First impression is your last impression)
      2. Whenever you do your job try to corelate it with your theoretical knowledge. In interview you will be able to explain in detail with practical knowledge.
      3. Believe in yourself.(This is what you need the most)

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      Top Cadence Design Systems Design Engineer II Interview Questions and Answers

      Q1. scenario: 2 blocks 100 um apart. current of 8 mA flows with 10 ohms resistance. What should be the metal width for routing.(Need to show the complete calculation)
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      Q1. Explain block functionality of your previous project in detail and how your started your layout till tape out.
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      Interview experience
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      Difficulty level
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      Process Duration
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      Result
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      Round 1 - Technical 

      (1 Question)

      • Q1. Write a FIFO checker
      • Ans. 

        A FIFO checker is a verification component used to monitor and validate the behavior of a First-In-First-Out buffer in a design.

        • Implement a monitor that tracks the input and output operations of the FIFO buffer

        • Check that the data is read out in the same order it was written in

        • Verify that the FIFO buffer does not overflow or underflow

        • Use assertions to flag any violations of FIFO behavior

        • Example: Monitor the write and re...

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      Interview experience
      4
      Good
      Difficulty level
      Moderate
      Process Duration
      Less than 2 weeks
      Result
      Not Selected

      I applied via campus placement at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

      Round 1 - Technical 

      (2 Questions)

      • Q1. Capacitor and voltage in series and parallel
      • Ans. 

        Capacitors in series add reciprocally, in parallel add directly. Voltage in series is the sum, in parallel is the same.

        • Capacitors in series: 1/Ctotal = 1/C1 + 1/C2

        • Capacitors in parallel: Ctotal = C1 + C2

        • Voltage in series: Vtotal = V1 + V2

        • Voltage in parallel: Vtotal = V1 = V2

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      • Q2. RLC circuit and circuit theory
      Round 2 - Technical 

      (2 Questions)

      • Q1. Analyse the output of the circuitry
      • Ans. 

        The output of the circuitry needs to be analyzed for functionality and accuracy.

        • Examine the input and output signals to ensure they are within expected ranges

        • Check for any noise or interference in the output

        • Verify that the circuit is functioning as designed based on the specifications

        • Look for any potential issues or errors in the output

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      • Q2. Draw the output waveforms
      • Ans. 

        The output waveforms can be drawn based on the input signal and circuit configuration.

        • Understand the input signal characteristics (frequency, amplitude, etc.)

        • Analyze the circuit components and their effects on the signal

        • Draw the output waveform based on the input and circuit analysis

      • Answered by AI

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      Difficulty level
      -
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      Round 1 - Technical 

      (2 Questions)

      • Q1. Add two linked list
      • Ans. 

        To add two linked lists, iterate through both lists simultaneously and add corresponding nodes, considering carry from previous addition.

        • Create a dummy node to hold the result.

        • Initialize current node to dummy node.

        • Iterate through both lists, adding values and carry from previous addition.

        • Move to next nodes in both lists.

        • Handle cases where one list is longer than the other.

        • Handle final carry if present.

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      • Q2. Find shortest path in graph
      • Ans. 

        Use Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest path in a graph

        • Implement Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest path between two nodes in a graph

        • Maintain a priority queue to keep track of the shortest distance to each node

        • Update the shortest distance to each node as you traverse the graph

        • Track the path by storing the previous node for each node visited

      • Answered by AI
      Round 2 - Technical 

      (2 Questions)

      • Q1. Check tree is BST
      • Ans. 

        Check if a binary tree is a Binary Search Tree (BST)

        • Perform an in-order traversal of the tree and check if the resulting array is sorted

        • Keep track of the previous node value during traversal to compare with the current node value

        • Ensure that each node's value is greater than the previous node's value in the in-order traversal

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      • Q2. Check substring palindrome or not
      • Ans. 

        Check if a substring in an array of strings is a palindrome or not.

        • Iterate through each string in the array

        • For each string, check if any of its substrings are palindromes

        • Return true if a palindrome substring is found, false otherwise

      • Answered by AI

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      Interview experience
      4
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      Difficulty level
      -
      Process Duration
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      -

      I applied via Campus Placement

      Round 1 - Coding Test 

      It was an online assesment followed by an offline assessment.

      Round 2 - Technical 

      (3 Questions)

      • Q1. Create a Linked List
      • Ans. 

        A linked list is a data structure where each element points to the next element in the sequence.

        • Create a Node class with data and next pointer

        • Initialize a head pointer to null

        • Add elements by creating new nodes and updating next pointers

        • Traverse the list by following next pointers

      • Answered by AI
      • Q2. Insert a node in a Linked List
      • Ans. 

        To insert a node in a Linked List, update the next pointer of the new node to point to the current node's next, then update the current node's next pointer to the new node.

        • Create a new node with the desired value

        • Set the new node's next pointer to the current node's next

        • Update the current node's next pointer to the new node

      • Answered by AI
      • Q3. Project based questions and CS fundamentals

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      Q1. Explain your Project. Explain V model. Explain SDLC. Explain STLC. Explain Agile ceremonies. Do you attend all the agile ceremonies? Tell me the positive and negative test cases for water bottle. What is difference between Retesting and Reg... read more
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      Interview experience
      2
      Poor
      Difficulty level
      Hard
      Process Duration
      2-4 weeks
      Result
      Not Selected

      I applied via campus placement at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

      Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 

      (1 Question)

      • Q1. CGPA over 8 was the criteria
      Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

      Logical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning , Quantitative Ability, Digital Electronics
      DSP, C, Verilog, Digital Design

      Round 3 - Technical 

      (5 Questions)

      • Q1. Array addition of two numbers
      • Ans. 

        Add two numbers represented as arrays

        • Iterate through the arrays from right to left, adding digits and carrying over if necessary

        • Handle cases where one array is longer than the other

        • Return the result as a new array

      • Answered by AI
      • Q2. Access modifiers in java
      • Ans. 

        Access modifiers in Java control the visibility of classes, methods, and variables.

        • There are four types of access modifiers in Java: public, protected, default (no modifier), and private.

        • Public: accessible from any other class.

        • Protected: accessible within the same package or subclasses.

        • Default: accessible only within the same package.

        • Private: accessible only within the same class.

        • Example: public class MyClass {}

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      • Q3. Complete code of all projects
      • Ans. 

        It is not common practice to provide complete code of all projects in an interview setting.

        • It is not recommended to share complete code of all projects due to confidentiality and intellectual property concerns.

        • Instead, focus on discussing the technologies used, challenges faced, and solutions implemented in your projects.

        • Provide code snippets or high-level overviews of your projects to showcase your skills and experien

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      • Q4. Deep learning- Yolov5 architecture, details on kernel size, reason for choosing Yolov5, preprocessing techniques
      • Q5. BLE(Bluetooth Low Energy), Macros in C

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      • Q1. Explain the working of CMOS inverter
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        CMOS inverter is a type of logic gate that converts input signals into their complementary outputs.

        • CMOS inverter consists of a PMOS transistor and an NMOS transistor connected in series.

        • When input is high, PMOS conducts and NMOS is off, resulting in output low.

        • When input is low, NMOS conducts and PMOS is off, resulting in output high.

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        • Use state machines to detect the desired sequence

        • Define states for each part of the sequence

        • Use combinational logic to transition between states

        • Implement the Verilog code using if-else statements and always blocks

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      3
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      Moderate
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      Less than 2 weeks
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      Selected Selected

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      • Q1. Describe virtual functions

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      How many rounds are there in Cadence Design Systems interview?
      Cadence Design Systems interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cadence Design Systems interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
      How to prepare for Cadence Design Systems interview?
      Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cadence Design Systems. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cadence Design Systems expect are System Design, Aerospace, C++, Debugging and Python.
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      The duration of Cadence Design Systems interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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