Practice Energy-efficient Components And Architectures In Cmos And Finfets (5)

Practice: Energy-Efficient Components and Architectures in CMOS and FinFETs

Lesson 5Energy-Efficient Components and Architectures in CMOS and FinFETs

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Question 1.
What does CMOS stand for?
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Think about the components of the technology.
Question 2.
Name one type of FinFET advantage over CMOS.
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Consider what makes FinFET different in design.
3Question 3.
Which architecture exploits ultra-low voltage operation?
- RISC
- CISC
- Near-Threshold Voltage Computing
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This technology allows circuits to operate at very low supply voltages.
4Question 4.
True or False: FinFET technology has higher leakage than traditional CMOS.
- True
- False
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Consider the advantages of 3D structures.
Question 5.
Design a simple circuit using 6T SRAM and explain how it contributes to energy efficiency over an alternative design.
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Refer to the properties of SRAM and evaluate trade-offs in capacity versus power.
Question 6.
Evaluate how the architecture of a processor influences its overall energy efficiency and suggest modifications that could improve performance per watt.
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Consider power management techniques as major factors in design.

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