Practice - Experiment 5: Introduction to Power Analysis
Practice Questions
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Define dynamic power and provide its formula.
💡 Hint: Remember, dynamic power relates to frequency and load capacitance.
What does static power measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the circuit is not switching.
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What is the formula for calculating dynamic power?
💡 Hint: Focus on the parameters affecting power when the circuit is switching.
Static power is mainly influenced by which factor?
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions under which static power is measured.
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A CMOS inverter operates with a 1.8V supply and drives a load of 150 fF. If it switches at 15 MHz with an activity factor of 1, calculate the dynamic power dissipation.
💡 Hint: Apply the formula carefully with the given values.
Discuss how you would optimize a CMOS inverter to reduce both static and dynamic power dissipation without compromising performance.
💡 Hint: Consider methods that align with design principles in modern VLSI.
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