7.4.2 - Power Consumption Analysis
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What are the two types of power consumption in CMOS circuits?
💡 Hint: Think about when power is consumed: Is it during switching or not?
What does leakage current refer to?
💡 Hint: It happens even when the device is not active.
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What is the main characteristic of static power in CMOS circuits?
💡 Hint: Think about the circuit's state when it is not operating.
Dynamic power consumption is affected by which of the following factors?
💡 Hint: Recall the factors impacting dynamic power you learned.
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If a CMOS circuit has a supply voltage of 1.8 V and operates at a frequency of 500 kHz with a load capacitance of 20 nF and a switching activity of 0.3, calculate the dynamic power consumption.
💡 Hint: Make sure you're using the right units and plugging in the values correctly.
Describe strategies to significantly reduce both static and dynamic power in modern CMOS designs.
💡 Hint: Think about innovations in CMOS technology and design methods.
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