Practice Step 3: Transition To Finfets (1.5) - Introduction to Low Power Circuit Design with CMOS and FinFETs

Practice: Step 3: Transition to FinFETs

Lesson 1.5Introduction to Low Power Circuit Design with CMOS and FinFETs

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Question 1.
What is a FinFET?
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Think about how traditional transistors are designed.
Question 2.
What issue does shrinking transistor sizes create in CMOS technology?
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Consider what happens to performance with smaller parts.
3Question 3.
What major problem does planar CMOS face below 22nm?
- Increased dynamic power
- Increased leakage current
- Reduced heat generation
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Think about how transistors behave at smaller sizes.
4Question 4.
True or False: FinFETs offer lower leakage currents than traditional CMOS.
- True
- False
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Recall the advantages of FinFET structure.
Question 5.
Given a scenario where you have a digital device running on a traditional CMOS technology, if the leakage current increases, how would that affect the device’s performance and battery life? Develop a strategy to mitigate this issue using FinFET technology.
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Think about the relationship between power loss and battery longevity.
Question 6.
Design a low-power circuit utilizing FinFET technology for a portable device. Detail the expected benefits over a CMOS-based design and any potential drawbacks.
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Focus on both the advantages and disadvantages inherent to each technology.

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