Practice - Optimizing Hardware Systems Through Trade-Off Studies and Performance Analysis
Practice Questions
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What are the key factors to consider in trade-off studies?
💡 Hint: Think of what impacts a hardware system's effectiveness.
Define performance analysis.
💡 Hint: What do we do to find inefficiencies?
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What is the purpose of trade-off studies in hardware design?
💡 Hint: Think about why we can't have it all.
True or False: Sensitivity Analysis helps in identifying design bottlenecks.
💡 Hint: Consider how small changes may reveal problems.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a case where a team is selecting a processor for a new wearable device, considering power, performance, and cost. They found three options: (A) Cortex-M3 Wi-Fi at 18 mA, (B) Cortex-M0+ BLE at 2 mA, and (C) RISC-V LoRa at 0.6 mA. Discuss how the trade-offs might influence the final decision.
💡 Hint: Consider the primary use of the device in regards to battery life.
In a scenario where a new hardware design shows inadequate performance metrics, resulting in potential strategic decisions in cost, quality, and reliability, outline how you would implement performance analysis techniques to address these issues.
💡 Hint: Use a systematic approach to isolate and analyze each performance aspect.
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