Practice Step 4: Finfet Era – Overcoming Short Channel Effects (2.6) - Evolution of Low-Power Design in Advanced Semiconductor Devices
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Step 4: FinFET Era – Overcoming Short Channel Effects

Practice - Step 4: FinFET Era – Overcoming Short Channel Effects

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Question 1 Easy

What does FinFET stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what a transistor does.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of using FinFETs over planar transistors.

💡 Hint: Consider the challenges planar transistors face as they shrink.

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Question 1

What does FinFET help with in transistor design?

Increase leakage
Reduce short-channel effects
Lower device density

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when transistors get smaller.

Question 2

True or False: FinFET technology allows for voltage scaling below 0.8V.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of lower voltage on power.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the limitations of planar CMOS technology at advanced nodes and how FinFETs provide solutions.

💡 Hint: Consider the differences in design between planar and FinFET architectures.

Challenge 2 Hard

Research the different applications of FinFET technology across industries and present your findings on its efficacy.

💡 Hint: Discuss applications in technology markets that demand low power consumption.

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