6.3.3 - Voltage Scaling
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What does DVFS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how voltage and frequency relate to power.
Why is reducing power consumption important in VLSI design?
💡 Hint: Consider devices like smartphones.
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What is the primary benefit of Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling?
💡 Hint: Remember the importance of battery life.
True or False: Lowering voltage always improves system performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the performance vs power relationship.
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Consider a device that switches rapidly between heavy processing and idle states. Outline how DVFS should be optimized in this scenario.
💡 Hint: Think about the device's activity pattern.
If a sudden high workload occurs while the system is running at a low voltage, what could happen? Provide a potential solution to mitigate issues.
💡 Hint: Consider how to foresee changes in demand.
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