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Synapse Design Physical Design Engineer Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 7 Apr 2023

Synapse Design Physical Design Engineer Interview Experiences for Experienced

1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is an ICG? How would you use it in the design?
  • Ans. 

    ICG stands for Inter-Chip Global. It is a network that connects multiple chips in a system.

    • ICG is used to transfer data between different chips in a system

    • It helps in reducing the number of wires required for communication between chips

    • ICG can be used in various design aspects such as clock distribution, power management, and data transfer

    • Example: In a multi-chip system, ICG can be used to transfer clock signals from o

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How will MSCTS help at SOC level CTS
  • Ans. 

    MSCTS can help in achieving better clock distribution and reducing skew at SOC level CTS.

    • MSCTS (Multi-Source Clock Tree Synthesis) can optimize the clock tree for better skew and jitter performance.

    • It can also help in reducing power consumption by optimizing the clock network.

    • MSCTS can handle multiple clock sources and ensure proper synchronization.

    • It can also help in meeting timing constraints and reducing clock tree ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What was the most difficult challenge faced in the projects you worked?
  • Q2. How will you fix setup and hold time when both are violating at the same time.
  • Ans. 

    Fixing setup and hold time violations simultaneously requires adjusting clock timing and/or data path delays.

    • Identify the critical path causing the violations

    • Adjust the clock timing to meet setup and hold requirements

    • Adjust the data path delays to meet setup and hold requirements

    • Use tools like static timing analysis and delay calculation to determine necessary adjustments

    • Iteratively adjust timing and delays until viola

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview was professional and technical. They asked all basic STA and PD Flow Questions. It is advisable to go through few topics like Low Power and STA before interview.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Temperature of the design you worked for?
  • Ans. 

    The temperature of the design I worked on was optimized to ensure proper functionality and reliability.

    • The temperature was carefully controlled to prevent overheating and ensure performance.

    • Thermal analysis was conducted to determine the optimal operating temperature.

    • Cooling solutions such as heat sinks or fans were implemented to manage heat dissipation.

    • Examples: The design operated within a temperature range of 0-70 ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Mention the corners you worked in

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - go from basics

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sdc basics TCL coding
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aotitude,core que on all subjects in ece

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
  • Ans. 

    I completed a 6-month internship at XYZ Company where I gained hands-on experience in physical design tools and methodologies.

    • Worked on floorplanning, placement, and routing of digital designs

    • Utilized tools such as Cadence Innovus and Synopsys ICC

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize design performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. ON DSD,VLSI,ANALOG ELECTRONICS
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. APTITUDE,MATH,VLSI,DSD
  • Q2. VLSI (HARD QUESTION BASED ON INDUSTRY LEVEL LIKE ON CIRCUIT HE GIVES ONE SCENARIO U HAVE TO ANSWER IT)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - LEARN BASICS WELL
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is cross talk
  • Ans. 

    Cross talk is the unwanted transfer of signals between different components or traces on a circuit board.

    • Occurs when signals from one trace interfere with signals on another trace

    • Can lead to signal distortion or errors in data transmission

    • Prevented by proper spacing and shielding between traces

    • Example: Cross talk between data lines on a PCB causing errors in communication

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to define generated clocks through edges
  • Ans. 

    Generated clocks through edges are defined by specifying the source clock and the edge on which the generated clock is based.

    • Specify the source clock for the generated clock

    • Define the edge (rising/falling) on which the generated clock is based

    • Use tools like Synopsys Design Compiler to define generated clocks

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Congestion analysis

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Interview based on EMIR ànalysis 1. Static and Dynamic Ir drop questions
  • Q2. Power and signal EM questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good to work here and give good training for freshers and lot of clients are there

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Written test for a duration of 1.5 hours
Test was based on VLSI design

Round: Interview
Experience: Technical and HR round are held together
Digital VLSI - Verilog skills, state machines, setup and hold time issues were tested

General Tips: Some questions in the test are repeated, so it might help to talk to a few people in advance
Questions are mainly related to VLSI mainly-Digital IC design, analog circuits
Skills: Verilog Skills, State Machines, Setup and Hold Times issues
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Test was subjective and questions were asked from basic analog, digital design, VHDL and VLSI circuits.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Had 3 technical interviews each around 25 minutes. They asked me about my summer internship and
questions from microcontroller architecture and its interfacing. Then they asked me the questions
from those problems which I didn't attempt in the written test.
Tips: For electrical students, it might be a bit challenging. I took an elective on Microcontroller in 7th sem which
helped me a lot during the interview. You might want to brush up your concepts of 8085, digital, OPAMPs
and analog

Round: HR Interview
Experience: My family background and my future goals were asked. They asked me about
my internship project and wanted to know what I learnt during the internship. Then I asked a few questions
from them about the company work culture and growth opportunities

College Name: IIT Roorkee

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why are you interested in freescale ?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in Freescale because of their innovative technology and strong reputation in the industry.

    • Freescale has a history of developing cutting-edge technology

    • Their reputation in the industry is strong and respected

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a company that values innovation and excellence

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Hobbies, family background etc. and future plans

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Total Questions: 15

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Panel discussed questions attempted incorrectly or not attempted. Topics asked separately: RAM, MOSFET, Memory, Interrupts, FIFO etc.Few puzzles were also asked.

General Tips: Topics that should be covered: Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Basic Electronics, K Map and FSM questions.
Skills:
College Name: BIT MESRA

Synapse Design Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Synapse Design Physical Design Engineer interview for experienced candidates?
Synapse Design interview process for experienced candidates usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Synapse Design interview process for experienced candidates are Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Synapse Design Physical Design Engineer interview for experienced candidates?
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 Synapse Design. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Synapse Design expect are Physical Design, PNR, Floor Planning, STA and Primetime.
What are the top questions asked in Synapse Design Physical Design Engineer interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the Synapse Design Physical Design Engineer interview for experienced candidates -

  1. What is an ICG? How would you use it in the desi...read more
  2. How will you fix setup and hold time when both are violating at the same ti...read more
  3. How will MSCTS help at SOC level ...read more

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