Practice Strategic Use Cases For Asics (1.4.4) - Introduction to Embedded Systems, ASICs, and ASIPs
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Strategic Use Cases for ASICs

Practice - Strategic Use Cases for ASICs

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Question 1 Easy

What does ASIC stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about specialized circuits designed for specific applications.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of where ASICs are used.

💡 Hint: Think of common technology that requires optimization.

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Question 1

What is a primary reason for using ASICs in mass-market products?

A) High NRE costs
B) Performance flexibility
C) Economies of scale
D) Long development time

💡 Hint: Think about how producing many items affects the cost per item.

Question 2

True or False: ASICs have the flexibility to change functionality once they are manufactured.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the design process and what happens once a chip is made.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a tech company deciding between an ASIC and a general-purpose processor for a new, data-intensive application. What factors should they weigh in their decision?

💡 Hint: Evaluate the trade-offs between speed/efficiency and development costs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a new product idea that could greatly benefit from an ASIC. Justify your choice and explain the reasoning behind your design.

💡 Hint: Think about specific functionalities that would require high efficiency and how ASICs directly address those needs.

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