3.1. Introduction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does CMOS stand for?

   Hint

   It's the full form of the most commonly used technology in semiconductor devices.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of FinFET over CMOS.

   Hint

   Think about challenges faced by smaller devices.

3. 3.

   What does FinFET improve compared to CMOS?

   • Leakage control
   • Performance at high voltages
   • Fabrication speed

   Hint

   What does FinFET allow that CMOS struggles with?

4. 4.

   True or False: Dynamic power is more relevant in the switching states of a circuit.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Where do you find this type of power consumption?

5. 5.

   Analyze a scenario where using FinFET in a consumer product may not yield the intended efficiency gains. What considerations could lead to this conclusion?

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between cost and efficiency.

6. 6.

   Design a basic low-power circuit for a wearable device. What trade-offs would you prioritize between speed and power consumption, and why?

   Hint

   Think about the primary purpose of wearables.