Practice - Unpacking the Advantages of Custom Single-Purpose Processors
Practice Questions
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What distinguishes SPPs from GPPs in terms of functionality?
💡 Hint: Think about the applications each type of processor is used for.
Describe one advantage of SPPs regarding power consumption.
💡 Hint: Consider how many operations SPPs perform compared to GPPs.
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What is one of the fundamental benefits of SPPs compared to GPPs?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of tasks and their requirements.
SPPs inherently consume less power than GPPs. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think about how their design affects power usage.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the economic implications of selecting SPPs for an application with low production volumes. What are the potential drawbacks?
💡 Hint: Consider how fixed costs distribute over quantities for both SPPs and GPPs.
Discuss a scenario in which the lack of flexibility in SPPs might be a significant disadvantage. Provide a real-world example.
💡 Hint: Reflect on industries with rapidly evolving standards.
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