Practice Power Consumption (13.6.1.2) - Microprocessors - Part A - Digital Electronics - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What is power consumption?

💡 Hint: Think about how much energy is needed to run a device.

Question 2 Easy

Name one factor that affects power consumption.

💡 Hint: Consider how energy usage increases with certain changes.

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Question 1

What is the relationship between supply voltage and power consumption?

Directly proportional
Inversely proportional
Square of the voltage

💡 Hint: Remember the formula that describes power in relation to voltage.

Question 2

True or false: Lowering processor speed will always reduce power consumption.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where lower speeds might lead to inefficient processing.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a low-power microprocessor for a wearable health device. List five considerations you would integrate into your design to ensure minimal power consumption.

💡 Hint: Think creatively about how to blend hardware and software strategies for efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how a company might choose a microprocessor for a smartphone application. What trade-offs must they consider regarding power consumption?

💡 Hint: Analyze how balancing user demands against technical possibilities will guide your decisions.

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