Practice - Step 2: Implementation Techniques in CMOS Designs
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of using high-threshold voltage (High-Vt) cells?
💡 Hint: Think about parts of a circuit that do not require much power.
What is the function of sleep transistors in power gating?
💡 Hint: Consider how switching things off can save energy.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Multi-Vt Cell Integration aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Think about optimizing both speed and power consumption.
True or False: DVFS stands for Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling.
💡 Hint: Remember how devices adapt to your usage patterns.
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a low-power SoC for a wearable device. Describe how you would utilize Multi-Vt cell integration, power gating, and DVFS in your design.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific functionalities of each component within the device.
Evaluate the impact of not incorporating power gating in a battery-operated device.
💡 Hint: Think about how inactive components can still consume energy.
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