Practice - The Inherent Disadvantages and Design Trade-offs
Practice Questions
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What does NRE cost stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about costs that occur only once per product.
What is a major disadvantage of SPPs?
💡 Hint: Make a list of disadvantages discussed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does NRE stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what types of costs are usually one-time expenses.
True or False: SPPs can be easily updated with new functionalities after they have been manufactured.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a bug is found after production.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where a business invested heavily in SPPs but faced sudden technological changes. Discuss the financial and operational implications of their design flexibility.
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term impacts of inflexibility in product design.
Evaluate how semiconductor companies balance NRE costs against the demand for rapid innovation. What strategies could they employ to mitigate risks while maximizing return on investment?
💡 Hint: Think about what innovations can lower costs.
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