Practice Problem Statement (2.2) - Evolution of Low-Power Design in Advanced Semiconductor Devices

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Lesson 2.2Evolution of Low-Power Design in Advanced Semiconductor Devices

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Question 1.
Define power density in semiconductor terms.
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Think about how power relates to space in a circuit.
Question 2.
What does leakage current refer to?
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Consider what happens when a device is idle.
3Question 3.
What is power density?
- A measure of total power
- Power consumed per unit area
- Power output by devices
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Focus on how power relates to the physical dimensions.
4Question 4.
True or False: Leakage current only affects powered-on devices.
- True
- False
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Think about what happens when devices are idle.
Question 5.
Design a power management strategy for a smartphone that needs to balance performance during gaming and battery life for normal use. Describe your approach and considerations.
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Consider how changing workloads can influence power management.
Question 6.
Predict how the dominance of leakage current at <90nm nodes challenges future semiconductor designs. Provide examples of techniques that can mitigate this.
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Think about the effects of size on electrical behavior.

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