Practice - Historical Context and Evolution of Low-Power Design in Advanced Semiconductor Devices
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Practice Questions
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What does CMOS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the components used in this semiconductor technology.
What is dynamic power?
💡 Hint: Consider the equation P_dyn = αCV²f.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was the primary limitation of dynamic power in early portable devices?
💡 Hint: Refer to the period of transition toward mobile devices.
True or False: The Intel Pentium utilized clock gating.
💡 Hint: Think about the variety of techniques used in CPUs to manage power.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the increasing reliance on mobile devices, propose a redesign for a legacy CMOS device to ensure better power management while maintaining performance.
💡 Hint: Consider all aspects of voltage management and performance demands in your redesign.
Evaluate the impact of switching from planar transistors to FinFETs in a modern CPU design. What performance traits are enhanced, and what new challenges arise?
💡 Hint: Focus on how design and manufacturing impacts the overall process of semiconductor fabrication.
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