Practice Embrace The "power Down Hierarchy" Principle (5.2.4.2) - Microcontrollers and Power Aware Embedded System Design
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Embrace the "Power Down Hierarchy" Principle

Practice - Embrace the "Power Down Hierarchy" Principle

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define the Power Down Hierarchy principle.

💡 Hint: Think about how energy consumption varies with component activity.

Question 2 Easy

What does DVFS stand for?

💡 Hint: It is a technique used to adjust power levels dynamically.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of the Power Down Hierarchy?

Maximize processing speed
Minimize energy consumption
Increase component size

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between power management and function.

Question 2

True or False: Idle mode retains all component states.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the operational readiness of the system.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A wearable health monitor continuously records data. Discuss the scenarios in which you would switch between each power mode and justify your choices.

💡 Hint: Consider patterns in user activity and data requirements.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how the Power Down Hierarchy can affect the overall design decisions of a battery-powered sensor network.

💡 Hint: Think about trade-offs in sensor functionality and operational cost.

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