Practice Conclusion (3.8) - Introduction to Key Concepts - Low Power Circuit Designs
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Question 1 Easy

List the components of power in CMOS circuits.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during switching.

Question 2 Easy

What does PDP stand for?

💡 Hint: It's a trade-off between two main metrics.

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Question 1

What are the main components of power in CMOS circuits?

Dynamic Power
Short-Circuit Power
Leakage Power
Only Dynamic Power
Only Leakage Power

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the circuit is active.

Question 2

True or False: FinFET technology improves energy efficiency.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the comparisons made in our chapter.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a circuit design, evaluate the trade-offs between using CMOS and FinFET based on expected performance metrics in a compact mobile device.

💡 Hint: Consider both long-term and short-term implications.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the potential impact of halving Vdd on the power characteristics of a FinFET circuit and discuss the implications for system performance.

💡 Hint: Recall how power calculations depend on voltage.

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