Practice Voltage Scaling - 6.3.3 | 6. Optimization Strategies in Physical Design | CAD for VLSI
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does DVFS stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how voltage and frequency relate to power.

Question 2

Easy

Why is reducing power consumption important in VLSI design?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider devices like smartphones.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the primary benefit of Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling?

  • Increased cost
  • Reduced power consumption
  • Decreased speed

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the importance of battery life.

Question 2

True or False: Lowering voltage always improves system performance.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the performance vs power relationship.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a device that switches rapidly between heavy processing and idle states. Outline how DVFS should be optimized in this scenario.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the device's activity pattern.

Question 2

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how to foresee changes in demand.

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