Practice Fabrication Layers (4.2.2) - MOSFETs - Basic Operation and Characteristics
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Fabrication Layers

Practice - Fabrication Layers

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the first layer in the fabrication of nMOSFETs?

💡 Hint: It's the foundation layer.

Question 2 Easy

What type of carrier is predominant in a p-type substrate?

💡 Hint: Think about the majority carriers.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the p-type substrate in an nMOSFET?

A: Acts as a control gate
B: Provides majority carriers
C: Insulates layers

💡 Hint: Consider what type of charge carriers are present.

Question 2

True or False: The thin gate oxide layer directly touches the p-type substrate.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the layers' arrangement.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple sketch of an nMOSFET indicating each fabrication layer. Then describe in detail the role of each layer.

💡 Hint: Think about how each layer contributes to the overall functioning of the transistor.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the trade-offs in reducing the thickness of the gate oxide in nMOSFETs. What implications does it have on device performance and reliability?

💡 Hint: Consider how reducing thickness affects electric fields and insulation properties.

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