Practice - Case Study 3: Intel’s Skylake Mobile CPUs (14nm FinFET)
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Practice Questions
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What is power gating used for?
💡 Hint: Think about why a computer uses less energy when it's not fully active.
Describe a dual-edge triggered flip-flop.
💡 Hint: Consider how flip-flops interact with clock signals.
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What is the primary goal of implementing power gating in CPUs?
💡 Hint: Consider what's happening when the CPU is inactive.
True or False: Dual-edge triggered flip-flops can only activate on the rising edge of a clock signal.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'dual-edge' implies.
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Evaluate the design choice of using dual-edge triggered flip-flops versus traditional flip-flops in a mobile CPU. How could this affect battery life?
💡 Hint: Consider how often the flip-flops will need to switch states.
Propose a new CPU feature that could work in tandem with power gating to improve efficiency further. Justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Think about how user interaction with the device might influence CPU demand.
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