Practice Trade-off Analysis Methods (5.4) - Optimizing Hardware Systems Through Trade-Off Studies and Performance Analysis
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Trade-Off Analysis Methods

Practice - Trade-Off Analysis Methods

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a Pugh Matrix?

💡 Hint: Think about decision-making tools used in engineering.

Question 2 Easy

What does the Pareto Principle state?

💡 Hint: Think about focusing on the most impactful factors.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of a Pugh Matrix?

To display all designs visually
To evaluate design alternatives systematically
To assign tasks to team members

💡 Hint: Think about its use in comparing different designs.

Question 2

True or False: Pareto Analysis suggests that minor factors are usually the key to achieving results.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the 80/20 rule.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Develop a design proposal for a new IoT device. Use a Pugh Matrix to evaluate three design alternatives based on criteria including cost, power consumption, and performance.

💡 Hint: Think of the critical factors and weight them appropriately.

Challenge 2 Hard

You have 100 units of budget for two different components: one with a low cost and low durability and another high cost but durable. Use Cost-Benefit Analysis to determine which one to select.

💡 Hint: Calculate the total expected lifespan benefits against costs.

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