Practice Step 5: Python Simulation – Energy Per Operation Comparison (5.7) - Energy-Efficient Components and Architectures in CMOS and FinFETs

Practice: Step 5: Python Simulation – Energy per Operation Comparison

Lesson 5.7Energy-Efficient Components and Architectures in CMOS and FinFETs

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Question 1.
What is the formula for calculating energy per operation?
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Consider how capacitance and voltage effect energy.
Question 2.
What is the capacitance value for CMOS in this simulation?
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Refer to the section that describes capacitance values.
3Question 3.
What does the 'C' in the energy formula E = C * V^2 represent?
- Voltage
- Capacitance
- Frequency
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Think about what units apply to charge storing.
4Question 4.
FinFET operates at which voltage compared to CMOS based on the simulation?
- True
- False
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Consider the criteria set in the simulation.
Question 5.
Consider an additional technology that operates at a different supply voltage and capacitance. Design a similar Python simulation incorporating this new technology, explaining how its energy compares to both CMOS and FinFET.
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Use the previous code structure as a template and ensure to extract new inputs.
Question 6.
Investigate the real-world energy implications of choosing FinFET over CMOS for a new smartphone design powered by battery. Write a comprehensive conclusion based on energy efficiency.
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Consider industry data on power savings when transitioning to FinFET.

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