Practice - Propagation Delays
Practice Questions
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What does propagation delay refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about signal travel in electronic components.
Name one factor that impacts CPU performance due to propagation delays.
💡 Hint: Consider how timing impacts signal execution.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a propagation delay affect in a CPU?
💡 Hint: Consider what delays would impede in a CPU's operation.
True or False: Higher clock speeds generally reduce propagation delays.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship of speed and signal travel.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a multi-core CPU design, analyze how propagation delays could influence the execution of an instruction that relies on outputs from multiple cores. Discuss potential solutions to prevent performance degradation.
💡 Hint: Consider how delays affect inter-core communication.
Evaluate a hypothetical scenario where a CPU's TDP is insufficient to manage the heat generated at high clock speeds. What consequences might arise, and how could propagation delays exacerbate these issues?
💡 Hint: Think about the direct effects of heat on signal timing.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Propagation Delay in Electronics
- Understanding CPU Performance Factors
- Computer Architecture: Pipelining and Performance
- Instruction-Level Parallelism Explained
- The Basics of Thermal Design Power
- Understanding Timing Violations in Circuit Design
- Cable Loss and Propagation Delay
- Analog and Digital Propagation Delay