1.2.2 - High-Level Design (Architectural Design)
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Practice Questions
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What is an SoC?
💡 Hint: Think about what an integrated circuit generally contains.
What does PPA stand for?
💡 Hint: They are factors that affect the design choices.
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What does SoC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the integration of different components.
True or False: The memory architecture of a SoC has no impact on its performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of memory in computing.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a high-level design for a smartwatch SoC, detailing processor selection, memory architecture, and peripherals.
💡 Hint: Consider how each component will impact battery life.
Explain how you would perform PPA analysis when designing an SoC for a drone.
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs between size, power, and functionality.
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