Practice Propagation Delays - 8.1.1.1.1 | Module 8: Introduction to Parallel Processing | Computer Architecture
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8.1.1.1.1 - Propagation Delays

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Question 1

Easy

What does propagation delay refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about signal travel in electronic components.

Question 2

Easy

Name one factor that impacts CPU performance due to propagation delays.

💡 Hint: Consider how timing impacts signal execution.

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Question 1

What does a propagation delay affect in a CPU?

  • Instruction throughput
  • Power consumption
  • Cache performance

💡 Hint: Consider what delays would impede in a CPU's operation.

Question 2

True or False: Higher clock speeds generally reduce propagation delays.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship of speed and signal travel.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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