Practice - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What does CMOS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of transistors used in integrated circuits.
What key observation does Moore's Law make?
💡 Hint: It’s related to the trend in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the term 'leakage current' refer to in semiconductor design?
💡 Hint: It relates to how devices can waste energy even when not in use.
True or False: Moore's Law suggests that the energy efficiency of transistors improves every two years.
💡 Hint: Focus on how many transistors fit on a chip rather than their efficiency.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where a semiconductor design involves reducing power without compromising performance, outline a plan using both CMOS and FinFET techniques to tackle leakage.
💡 Hint: Consider the interplay between design choices and energy efficiency.
Analyze how future trends such as GAAFET and workload-aware power management might evolve the landscape of low-power design further.
💡 Hint: Reflect on current limits and how these new techniques offer solutions.
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