Practice Cost Vs. Flexibility (3.9.2) - Hardware System Architecture and Modeling
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Cost vs. Flexibility

Practice - Cost vs. Flexibility

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does FPGA stand for?

💡 Hint: It's a specific type of hardware that's programmable.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of modular design.

💡 Hint: Think about flexibility.

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Question 1

What is an FPGA primarily known for?

High cost
Low flexibility
Reprogrammability

💡 Hint: Consider what feature allows it to be adapted.

Question 2

True or False: Integrated SoCs often provide greater flexibility than modular systems.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of integration.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with designing a smart home system that requires frequent updates due to changing technology standards. Would you recommend an FPGA or a fixed-function chip? Justify your choice.

💡 Hint: Think about how technology evolves over time.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a project budget constraint, how would you evaluate the cost-benefit analysis between using FPGAs and integrated SoCs for a long-term product offering?

💡 Hint: Consider both short-term and long-term project implications.

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