Practice Step 1: Power Consumption Components (3.3)

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Question 1.
What is the formula for dynamic power?
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Remember the components involved in the equation.
Question 2.
Define static power.
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Think of its impact when the device is idle.
3Question 3.
What primarily contributes to dynamic power in CMOS circuits?
- Supply voltage
- Clock frequency
- Both A and B
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Think about how each parameter affects power consumption.
4Question 4.
True or False: Short-circuit power is a major contributor to total power in low-speed designs.
- True
- False
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Consider the component contributions during circuit operation.
Question 5.
Given a circuit with a load capacitance of 20 pF, an activity factor of 0.4, a supply voltage of 1.5V, and a clock frequency of 1 GHz, calculate the dynamic power.
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Ensure proper unit conversions and square the supply voltage correctly.
Question 6.
Discuss the trade-offs in static power reduction techniques in deep submicron technologies. What are the pros and cons?
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Consider both electric and manufacturing implications.

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