Practice - Step 3: Design Trade-offs in Low Power Circuits
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Practice Questions
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What is dynamic power in low-power circuits?
💡 Hint: Think about how power is consumed during activity when circuits are switching.
Describe one trade-off in low-power circuit design.
💡 Hint: Consider how reducing certain parameters affect speed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following reduces dynamic power in low-power circuits?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between voltage and power calculations.
True or False: Higher threshold voltage (V_t) leads to increased leakage power.
💡 Hint: Remember how threshold voltage impacts leakage.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hypothetical low-power circuit for a wearable device. Consider all design trade-offs discussed and justify each decision made.
💡 Hint: Think about the primary functions of the device and the user's needs.
Evaluate a scenario where a new technology emerges improving efficiency significantly but at a high cost. Discuss how a manufacturer should proceed.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance of innovation versus economic viability.
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