Practice Step 4: Simulation – Performance vs Node Size - 9.6 | 9. Performance Enhancement and Scaling Down Technologies | Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to drive current as technology nodes decrease?

💡 Hint: Think about how a smaller size might affect current flow.

Question 2

Easy

Define leakage current.

💡 Hint: Consider the concept of 'off' in electronics.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

As the technology node size decreases, what happens to the drive current?

  • It decreases
  • It remains constant
  • It increases

💡 Hint: Think about smaller sizes enhancing performance.

Question 2

True or False: Leakage current decreases as technology nodes get smaller.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Refer to the implications we discussed about leakage currents.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given the trade-off between drive current and leakage current, if a company plans to operate at a 3nm node, what strategies could it implement to enhance performance while managing leakage?

💡 Hint: Consider innovations that are being explored in the industry.

Question 2

Create a graph that represents both drive current and leakage current trends as technology nodes decrease from 65nm to 3nm. Label your axes and provide a brief analysis of what the graph indicates.

💡 Hint: Use the values provided in the section to plot your points.

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