Practice Step 4: Design Example - Inverter In Cmos Vs Finfet (1.6) - Introduction to Low Power Circuit Design with CMOS and FinFETs
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Step 4: Design Example - Inverter in CMOS vs FinFET

Practice - Step 4: Design Example - Inverter in CMOS vs FinFET

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the dynamic power formula for CMOS?

💡 Hint: Remember how dynamic power is calculated with the parameters of voltage and frequency.

Question 2 Easy

What is the leakage power of a CMOS inverter in the example?

💡 Hint: Check the example power profile again.

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Question 1

What is the dynamic power consumption of the CMOS inverter in the example?

1.0µW
0.51µW
100nW

💡 Hint: Refer back to the power profiles provided.

Question 2

True or False: FinFET technology has higher leakage power than CMOS technology.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the advantages of FinFET as discussed.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a scenario where both CMOS and FinFET inverters are used in the same circuit. What are the expected outcomes based on their power consumption?

💡 Hint: Consider using both technologies in parts of a device where functionality varies.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a method to quantify the efficiency difference between a CMOS and FinFET inverter over time. How might you conduct a test?

💡 Hint: Think of a testing environment where you can monitor both devices under similar conditions.

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