Practice Step 1: Early Cmos Era – Power Wasn’t A Concern (2.3) - Evolution of Low-Power Design in Advanced Semiconductor Devices
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Step 1: Early CMOS Era – Power Wasn’t a Concern

Practice - Step 1: Early CMOS Era – Power Wasn’t a Concern

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Question 1 Easy

What does CMOS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the components used in its technology.

Question 2 Easy

What was the power consumption of the Intel 4004?

💡 Hint: Consider the early innovations in computing technology.

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Question 1

What does the acronym 'CMOS' stand for?

Combined Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor
Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor
Composite Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor

💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between complement and metal-oxide used in electronic devices.

Question 2

Is it true that the Intel 4004 consumed less than 1W?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the technological advancements of that era.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how the introduction of CMOS in the 1970s affected the design philosophy of integrated circuits, particularly concerning power management.

💡 Hint: Consider the contrast between operational efficiency and power waste in earlier technologies.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the Intel 4004's significance in the context of semiconductor history and its influence on future designs.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how its features became standard in future processors.

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