Practice Problem Statement (5.2) - Energy-Efficient Components and Architectures in CMOS and FinFETs

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Lesson 5.2Energy-Efficient Components and Architectures in CMOS and FinFETs

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Question 1.
Define 'Throughput' in the context of IC design.
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Think about the speed of data processing.
Question 2.
What does 'FinFET' stand for?
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Focus on the term 'field-effect'.
3Question 3.
What is the primary goal of modern IC design?
- Maximizing heat output
- Balancing performance and energy consumption
- Minimizing data throughput
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Think about the requirements for mobile devices.
4Question 4.
True or False: FinFET technology has no advantages over traditional CMOS.
- True
- False
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Consider what improvements FinFET brings.
Question 5.
If an IC is designed to manage 100Mbps throughput while limiting power consumption to under 1W, what architectural considerations should be made?
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Consider both the chosen architecture and technology.
Question 6.
Analyze the trade-off between performance improvement and energy efficiency in FinFET technology advancements.
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Focus on the benefits of FinFET relative to traditional technology.

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