Practice Finfet (tri-gate Transistors) (9.4.1) - Performance Enhancement and Scaling Down Technologies
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FinFET (Tri-Gate Transistors)

Practice - FinFET (Tri-Gate Transistors)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does FinFET stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the structure of the transistor.

Question 2 Easy

What is one key advantage of a FinFET over a traditional MOSFET?

💡 Hint: Consider how the structure interacts with the channel.

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Question 1

What key advantage do FinFETs have compared to traditional transistors?

Higher leakage current
Better electrostatic control
Lower drive current

💡 Hint: Consider how multiple surfaces interact with the channel.

Question 2

FinFET stands for Fin Field Effect Transistor.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the full form of FinFET.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the scaling challenges that face traditional planar transistors below 22nm and how FinFETs address these challenges.

💡 Hint: Consider the physical limitations of planar structures versus the advantages of a 3D design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Examine the role of FinFETs in the current semiconductor industry and predict how they might evolve into the future.

💡 Hint: Think about historical trends in transistor technology and the evolution towards better performance metrics.

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