Practice Case Study 2: Apple A-series Processors (finfet 5nm/7nm) (6.4) - Case Studies
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Case Study 2: Apple A-Series Processors (FinFET 5nm/7nm)

Practice - Case Study 2: Apple A-Series Processors (FinFET 5nm/7nm)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does FinFET stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about a 3D transistor structure.

Question 2 Easy

Why is adaptive voltage scaling important?

💡 Hint: Consider how mobile devices manage energy.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of using FinFET technology?

Increased heat generation
Reduced subthreshold leakage
Higher power consumption

💡 Hint: Consider how FinFET designs differ from traditional ones.

Question 2

True or False: Fine-grain power domains allow for powering down inactive cores.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about individual core management.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the impact of using FinFET technology on the thermal efficiency and battery performance of the A-series processors.

💡 Hint: Review how thermal management relates to component selection and design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how the combination of adaptive voltage scaling and fine-grain power domains can lead to optimal performance in mobile devices.

💡 Hint: Consider both user behavior and workload implications.

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