Practice Introduction (3.1) - Introduction to Key Concepts - Low Power Circuit Designs
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Question 1 Easy

What does CMOS stand for?

💡 Hint: It's the full form of the most commonly used technology in semiconductor devices.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of FinFET over CMOS.

💡 Hint: Think about challenges faced by smaller devices.

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Question 1

What does FinFET improve compared to CMOS?

Leakage control
Performance at high voltages
Fabrication speed

💡 Hint: What does FinFET allow that CMOS struggles with?

Question 2

True or False: Dynamic power is more relevant in the switching states of a circuit.

True
False

💡 Hint: Where do you find this type of power consumption?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario where using FinFET in a consumer product may not yield the intended efficiency gains. What considerations could lead to this conclusion?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between cost and efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a basic low-power circuit for a wearable device. What trade-offs would you prioritize between speed and power consumption, and why?

💡 Hint: Think about the primary purpose of wearables.

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