Practice - Energy-Efficient Components and Architectures in CMOS and FinFETs
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Practice Questions
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What does CMOS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the components of the technology.
Name one type of FinFET advantage over CMOS.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes FinFET different in design.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which architecture exploits ultra-low voltage operation?
💡 Hint: This technology allows circuits to operate at very low supply voltages.
True or False: FinFET technology has higher leakage than traditional CMOS.
💡 Hint: Consider the advantages of 3D structures.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple circuit using 6T SRAM and explain how it contributes to energy efficiency over an alternative design.
💡 Hint: Refer to the properties of SRAM and evaluate trade-offs in capacity versus power.
Evaluate how the architecture of a processor influences its overall energy efficiency and suggest modifications that could improve performance per watt.
💡 Hint: Consider power management techniques as major factors in design.
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