Practice Problem Statement (1.2) - Introduction to Low Power Circuit Design with CMOS and FinFETs
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Question 1 Easy

What is dynamic power dissipation?

💡 Hint: Think about how often transistors switch states.

Question 2 Easy

Define static power dissipation.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when devices are idle.

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Question 1

What does dynamic power dissipation primarily depend on?

Frequency
Transistor Size
Voltage
All of the Above

💡 Hint: Review the dynamic power formula.

Question 2

True or False: Static power dissipation increases as the transistor size decreases.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how smaller transistors work in terms of leakage.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the impact of advancing technology nodes on the dynamic and static power dissipation in integrated circuits. What are the potential consequences for circuit design and function?

💡 Hint: Consider how smaller nodes create challenges for maintaining functionality.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a conceptual low-power circuit that utilizes both CMOS and FinFET technology. Discuss the advantages and trade-offs of each technology in your design.

💡 Hint: Think about where each technology excels based on discussed preferences.

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