Practice - Step 2: Techniques in CMOS-Based Digital Circuits
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Practice Questions
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What does DVFS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about voltage and performance balancing.
What is the purpose of Clock Gating?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when parts of the circuit are not actively processing data.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What technique adjusts voltage and frequency based on workload?
💡 Hint: Think of how computers adapt to different tasks.
True or False: Clock Gating is used to save power by shutting down unused parts of the circuit.
💡 Hint: Consider how an inactive light consumes less energy.
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Challenge Problems
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Suppose a design team has implemented both clock gating and DVFS in their new smartphone chip. Evaluate the expected impacts on battery life and performance metrics.
💡 Hint: Consider how each technique contributes to power efficiency during different workloads.
Design a simple architecture using high and low-Vt transistors. Discuss how you would apply multi-Vt design strategy.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of different components and where speed is crucial versus where lower power is safe.
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