Practice Introduction (1.1) - Introduction to Low Power Circuit Design with CMOS and FinFETs
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Question 1 Easy

What is CMOS?

💡 Hint: Think about the components used in modern electronics.

Question 2 Easy

Why is power dissipation important?

💡 Hint: Consider the longevity of battery-powered gadgets.

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Question 1

What is a primary source of dynamic power in integrated circuits?

Heat loss
Switching activities
Leakage currents

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a circuit toggles.

Question 2

True or False: FinFETs are primarily beneficial for high-voltage applications.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the typical applications of FinFETs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate and compare the total power dissipation for a CMOS circuit operating at 1.2V with 5fF capacitance at 150 MHz and switching activity of 0.8, to a FinFET operating at 0.9V with 4fF capacitance at the same frequency and activity.

💡 Hint: Use the formulas provided for dynamic and static power calculations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of power dissipation on future device designs as we approach the limits of Moore's Law.

💡 Hint: Consider the environmental and technological aspects of power consumption.

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