Practice Step 4: Design Example - Inverter In Cmos Vs Finfet (1.6) - Introduction to Low Power Circuit Design with CMOS and FinFETs

Practice: Step 4: Design Example - Inverter in CMOS vs FinFET

Lesson 1.6Introduction to Low Power Circuit Design with CMOS and FinFETs

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Question 1.
What is the dynamic power formula for CMOS?
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Remember how dynamic power is calculated with the parameters of voltage and frequency.
Question 2.
What is the leakage power of a CMOS inverter in the example?
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Check the example power profile again.
3Question 3.
What is the dynamic power consumption of the CMOS inverter in the example?
- 1.0µW
- 0.51µW
- 100nW
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Refer back to the power profiles provided.
4Question 4.
True or False: FinFET technology has higher leakage power than CMOS technology.
- True
- False
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Consider the advantages of FinFET as discussed.
Question 5.
Design a scenario where both CMOS and FinFET inverters are used in the same circuit. What are the expected outcomes based on their power consumption?
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Consider using both technologies in parts of a device where functionality varies.
Question 6.
Propose a method to quantify the efficiency difference between a CMOS and FinFET inverter over time. How might you conduct a test?
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Think of a testing environment where you can monitor both devices under similar conditions.

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