Practice Power and Performance Trade-Offs - 7.6 | 7. FinFET Circuit Design | Electronic Devices 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are multi-VTH FinFETs used for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we can manage current flow.

Question 2

Easy

Define clock gating.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you can save energy in a circuit.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of using multi-VTH FinFETs?

  • To increase leakage only
  • To balance leakage and performance
  • To decrease drive strength

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we deal with leakage in circuits.

Question 2

True or False: Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling can help save power during lower workload periods.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the importance of adapting to workload.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Develop a scenario where applying DVFS would be highly beneficial. Explain why and how it would save energy.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the varying tasks and their power requirements.

Question 2

Consider a design in which fin count is increased significantly. Discuss the potential impacts on performance and area, and propose possible solutions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the layout considerations in practical designs.

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