Practice Advantages (7.3.2) - FinFET Circuit Design - Electronic Devices 2
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Question 1 Easy

What is subthreshold leakage?

💡 Hint: Think about how current behaves when a switch is in the off position.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of faster switching speeds.

💡 Hint: Consider applications like mobile devices.

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Question 1

What does lower subthreshold leakage in FinFETs result in?

Higher energy consumption
Lower power consumption
No impact on power consumption

💡 Hint: Consider how energy is used when devices are on standby.

Question 2

True or False: FinFETs have a smaller physical footprint compared to planar MOSFETs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how many components can fit into a given space.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how lower subthreshold leakage and faster switching speeds together impact the design of modern processors.

💡 Hint: Think about power management techniques in laptop and mobile designs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate whether the advantages of FinFETs outweigh the complexities introduced into manufacturing processes.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off between manufacturing cost and long-term operational efficiency.

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