Practice - Reduce Frequency (f)
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Practice Questions
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What is clock gating?
💡 Hint: Think about how you deal with unnecessary tasks.
Describe dynamic frequency scaling in simple terms.
💡 Hint: It relates to how fast things work at different times.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of clock gating?
💡 Hint: Think about energy conservation.
True or False: Dynamic frequency scaling increases power consumption during intensive tasks.
💡 Hint: What happens to power usage when tasks require more resources?
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Challenge Problems
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Create a scenario where a dynamic frequency scaling implementation compromises performance for power savings. Discuss possible optimizations.
💡 Hint: Reflect on various workload types and their impact on frequency needs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of clock gating versus dynamic frequency scaling in a complex SoC design. Which technique offers the best balance?
💡 Hint: Think about how each method impacts parts of the circuit differently.
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