Practice Why Trade-off Analysis Matters (5.2) - Optimizing Hardware Systems Through Trade-Off Studies and Performance Analysis
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Why Trade-Off Analysis Matters

Practice - Why Trade-Off Analysis Matters

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Provide an example of two competing requirements in hardware design.

💡 Hint: Consider the common trade-offs in design.

Question 2 Easy

Define what is meant by trade-off analysis.

💡 Hint: Think about how decisions affect different parameters.

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Question 1

What does trade-off analysis help balance in hardware design?

Only cost and size
Only performance and power
Multiple competing requirements

💡 Hint: Think broader than just two factors.

Question 2

True or False: A one-dimensional decision often leads to more effective system design.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of ignoring interconnected parameters.

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Challenge 1 Hard

In designing a handheld gaming device, how would trade-off analysis influence decisions around battery life versus processing power?

💡 Hint: Consider the average user's expectation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a project that has conflicting goals, design a decision matrix using trade-off analysis principles to prioritize requirements.

💡 Hint: Think about the relevance of each requirement.

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