Practice Introduction (2.1) - Evolution of Low-Power Design in Advanced Semiconductor Devices

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Lesson 2.1Evolution of Low-Power Design in Advanced Semiconductor Devices

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Question 1.
What does CMOS stand for?
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Think about the types of transistors used in integrated circuits.
Question 2.
What key observation does Moore's Law make?
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It’s related to the trend in semiconductor manufacturing.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'leakage current' refer to in semiconductor design?
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It relates to how devices can waste energy even when not in use.
4Question 4.
True or False: Moore's Law suggests that the energy efficiency of transistors improves every two years.
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Focus on how many transistors fit on a chip rather than their efficiency.
Question 5.
Given a scenario where a semiconductor design involves reducing power without compromising performance, outline a plan using both CMOS and FinFET techniques to tackle leakage.
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Consider the interplay between design choices and energy efficiency.
Question 6.
Analyze how future trends such as GAAFET and workload-aware power management might evolve the landscape of low-power design further.
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Reflect on current limits and how these new techniques offer solutions.

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