10.1.5 - VLSI Circuit Designer Flexibility
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Practice Questions
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What does V_GS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the connection between the gate and source of a transistor.
Name one parameter that can be modified by a VLSI designer.
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects can change in your circuit design.
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What does V_GS influence in a transistor?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of gate voltage.
True or False: The length of a transistor does not affect current flow.
💡 Hint: Consider how size impacts electrical characteristics.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a fixed oxide thickness and dielectric constant, design a circuit optimized for high-speed applications. Discuss the parameter choices.
💡 Hint: Consider how changing W and L affects speed.
How might the current flow change if the dielectric constant is increased significantly? Analyze its effect on both mobility and current.
💡 Hint: Think about how capacitance and mobility tie into overall current behavior.
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