Practice Design Considerations In Finfets (5.8) - FinFET Device Structure and Operation
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Design Considerations in FinFETs

Practice - Design Considerations in FinFETs

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Question 1 Easy

What does fin count refer to in FinFET design?

💡 Hint: Think about how many fins are included in the structure.

Question 2 Easy

Define fin pitch.

💡 Hint: Consider how closely the fins can be placed together.

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Question 1

What does increasing the fin count primarily enhance?

Leakage
Current Handling
Memory Size

💡 Hint: Consider what physically increasing fins might impact in terms of performance.

Question 2

True or False: A smaller fin pitch can lead to performance degradation.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how close fins can be before issues arise.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a chip design that uses 10 fins, calculate the current handling capabilities compared to a design using 5 fins, assuming linear scaling.

💡 Hint: Think about how current scales with the number of fins.

Challenge 2 Hard

If the manufacturer wants to optimize fin pitch to increase transistor density without risking performance, what strategies might they employ?

💡 Hint: Consider what methods enhance control and reduce spatial issues.

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