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Power Optimization Strategies

6.3 - Power Optimization Strategies

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is dynamic power consumption?

💡 Hint: Think about activity in electronic circuits.

Question 2 Easy

Define clock gating.

💡 Hint: Remember, it's like putting your phone on silent mode.

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Question 1

What technique reduces power in inactive areas of a circuit?

Clock Gating
Power Gating
Voltage Scaling

💡 Hint: Think about which method fully turns off power.

Question 2

True or False: Dynamic Voltage Scaling adjusts voltage based on workload.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how your devices change settings based on usage.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how implementing both clock gating and power gating can be used together in a complex design. What are the benefits?

💡 Hint: Think about how these methods function in tandem to maximize efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop a strategy for integrating DVFS in a portable device while ensuring adequate performance levels are maintained.

💡 Hint: Consider the usage patterns of portable devices to craft a responsive strategy.

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