8.1. Introduction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does CMOS stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the basic technology used in integrated circuits.

2. 2.

   What is a primary goal of low-power design?

   Hint

   Consider what low-power design aims to achieve in devices.

3. 3.

   What does FinFET stand for?

   • Field-Effective Transistor
   • Fin Field-Effect Transistor
   • Finned Field-Effect Technology

   Hint

   It's about the unique structure of the transistor.

4. 4.

   True or False: The power profile of a chip can never be changed after fabrication.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the irreversible nature of the fabrication process.

5. 5.

   Design a hypothetical low-power device and discuss the initial design decisions you would make. What impact would these decisions have on the power profile?

   Hint

   Think about how these decisions directly relate to power consumption.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the importance of layout in low-power design. How would a poor layout affect the final product?

   Hint

   Consider the implications of circuit paths and connections.