Practice Introduction (2.1) - Evolution of Low-Power Design in Advanced Semiconductor Devices
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Question 1 Easy

What does CMOS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the types of transistors used in integrated circuits.

Question 2 Easy

What key observation does Moore's Law make?

💡 Hint: It’s related to the trend in semiconductor manufacturing.

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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