Practice Optimization (7.5.6) - FinFET Circuit Design - Electronic Devices 2
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Question 1 Easy

What does optimization mean in the context of FinFET circuit design?

💡 Hint: Think about the balance of speed, power, and area.

Question 2 Easy

What technique helps to minimize power in inactive parts of a circuit?

💡 Hint: Consider techniques for conserving energy.

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Question 1

What is one of the main strategies for optimizing FinFET circuits?

Using larger transistors
Multi-VTH
Single-VTH

💡 Hint: Think about voltage management.

Question 2

True or False: Power gating is used to save power in active circuits.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how power is managed in circuits.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A design team needs to create a high-performance chip using FinFET technology. Detail an optimization strategy that addresses power, area, and speed while including examples of specific techniques.

💡 Hint: Think about how different strategies interplay.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a FinFET-based circuit where speed is prioritized over power consumption. Discuss potential consequences and alternative strategies to mitigate these effects.

💡 Hint: What are common side effects of prioritizing speed?

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