Practice Optimizing Performance (3.2.4) - Digital System Design Principles
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Optimizing Performance

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Question 1 Easy

What does latency refer to in digital systems?

💡 Hint: Think about how long it takes to send information.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of using pipelining.

💡 Hint: Consider how a factory might speed up production.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of pipelining?

To reduce power consumption
To increase throughput
To enhance data storage

💡 Hint: Think of it like an assembly line.

Question 2

True or False: Parallelism allows computers to process multiple tasks simultaneously.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if multiple workers handle different tasks.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a digital system design that effectively utilizes both pipelining and dynamic voltage scaling. Discuss potential challenges.

💡 Hint: Consider how multiple tasks can be managed efficiently while maintaining energy savings.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of prioritizing speed optimization over power efficiency in a wearable device. What trade-offs might occur?

💡 Hint: Think of how fast processing in fitness trackers could lead to higher battery consumption.

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