Computer Design
CPE 432
Homework 1
1) Chip Fabrication Cost
There are many factors involved in the price of a computer chip. New, smaller technology gives a boost in performance and a drop in required chip area. In the smaller technology, one can either keep the small area or place more hardware on the chip in order to get more functionality.
Figure 1.22 in your textbook gives the relevant chip statistics that influence the cost of several current chips. In the next few exercises, you will be exploring the effect of different possible design decisions for the IBM Power5.
What is the yield for the IBM Power5?
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