Practice Mosfet Scaling – Definition And Motivation (8.2)

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Question 1.
What does MOSFET scaling involve?
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Think about what scaling means in a broader sense.
Question 2.
List one goal of MOSFET scaling.
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Remember the benefits we discussed.
3Question 3.
What is one goal of MOSFET scaling?
- Increase size
- Increase power consumption
- Increase transistor density
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Think about how we optimize chip space.
4Question 4.
Increasing transistor density can lead to what benefit?
- True
- False
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More transistors mean more processing power.
Question 5.
Design an approach to mitigate short-channel effects when scaling a MOSFET below 20 nm.
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Think about geometrical designs that allow better control over the channel.
Question 6.
Assess the impact of using high-k dielectric materials in MOSFETs on power efficiency.
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Consider how changes in materials affect electrical characteristics.

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