Practice - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What is CMOS?
💡 Hint: Think about the components used in modern electronics.
Why is power dissipation important?
💡 Hint: Consider the longevity of battery-powered gadgets.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary source of dynamic power in integrated circuits?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a circuit toggles.
True or False: FinFETs are primarily beneficial for high-voltage applications.
💡 Hint: Think about the typical applications of FinFETs.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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