Practice - Step 5: Python Simulation – Energy per Operation Comparison
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating energy per operation?
💡 Hint: Consider how capacitance and voltage effect energy.
What is the capacitance value for CMOS in this simulation?
💡 Hint: Refer to the section that describes capacitance values.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the 'C' in the energy formula E = C * V^2 represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what units apply to charge storing.
FinFET operates at which voltage compared to CMOS based on the simulation?
💡 Hint: Consider the criteria set in the simulation.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider an additional technology that operates at a different supply voltage and capacitance. Design a similar Python simulation incorporating this new technology, explaining how its energy compares to both CMOS and FinFET.
💡 Hint: Use the previous code structure as a template and ensure to extract new inputs.
Investigate the real-world energy implications of choosing FinFET over CMOS for a new smartphone design powered by battery. Write a comprehensive conclusion based on energy efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider industry data on power savings when transitioning to FinFET.
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