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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is power optimization?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you can make a device battery last longer.

Question 2

Easy

Define performance in the context of VLSI design.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how a circuit responds to operations.

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Question 1

Which of the following techniques reduces power consumption?

  • Power Gating
  • Chip Sizing
  • Area Reduction

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about methods that involve turning off parts of the circuit.

Question 2

True or False: Performance does not matter in VLSI designs.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how a delay might affect a circuit's functioning.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a scenario where you need to optimize a smartphone's battery performance. Design a strategy that incorporates power gating and DVFS to enhance the device's longevity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about a day-to-day situation where phone features can be turned off.

Question 2

Analyze a chip design where the performance has to be improved without increasing power consumption. Recommend an alternative strategy focusing on timing closure.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider ways that layout can affect performance without impacting power.

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