Practice - Case Study 2: Apple A-Series Processors (FinFET 5nm/7nm)
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Practice Questions
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What does FinFET stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about a 3D transistor structure.
Why is adaptive voltage scaling important?
💡 Hint: Consider how mobile devices manage energy.
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What is the primary advantage of using FinFET technology?
💡 Hint: Consider how FinFET designs differ from traditional ones.
True or False: Fine-grain power domains allow for powering down inactive cores.
💡 Hint: Think about individual core management.
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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.
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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