Practice Problem Statement (2.2) - Evolution of Low-Power Design in Advanced Semiconductor Devices
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Question 1 Easy

Define power density in semiconductor terms.

💡 Hint: Think about how power relates to space in a circuit.

Question 2 Easy

What does leakage current refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a device is idle.

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Question 1

What is power density?

A measure of total power
Power consumed per unit area
Power output by devices

💡 Hint: Focus on how power relates to the physical dimensions.

Question 2

True or False: Leakage current only affects powered-on devices.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when devices are idle.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a power management strategy for a smartphone that needs to balance performance during gaming and battery life for normal use. Describe your approach and considerations.

💡 Hint: Consider how changing workloads can influence power management.

Challenge 2 Hard

Predict how the dominance of leakage current at <90nm nodes challenges future semiconductor designs. Provide examples of techniques that can mitigate this.

💡 Hint: Think about the effects of size on electrical behavior.

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