Practice Reducing Power Consumption (6.4.2) - Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability
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Reducing Power Consumption

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Question 1 Easy

Define power gating in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think of which parts you could switch off when not in use.

Question 2 Easy

What does test pattern compression achieve?

💡 Hint: Remember, less data to move generally means less power.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of power gating?

To reduce complexity
To save energy
To increase performance

💡 Hint: Think about why we'd want to turn off parts of a system.

Question 2

Test pattern compression involves _____.

True
False

💡 Hint: Is it about using less data or more?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how the integration of all three techniques can alter the performance and energy profile of a system.

💡 Hint: Consider both performance metrics and energy savings.

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop a detailed proposal outlining a testing procedure using all discussed power-saving techniques for a new embedded system.

💡 Hint: Focus on integrating the concepts logically for maximum efficiency.

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