6.3.4 - Multi-Threshold CMOS (MTCMOS)
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Practice Questions
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What does MTCMOS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what each word represents.
Why use high-threshold transistors in non-critical paths?
💡 Hint: What happens when the transistors are not switching?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary benefit of using MTCMOS in VLSI design?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the circuits are idle.
True or False: MTCMOS uses the same threshold voltage for all transistors in a circuit.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what was discussed about different paths.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a logic circuit using MTCMOS principles, detailing specific components and their roles, with a focus on optimizing both performance and power.
💡 Hint: Think about the paths and performance needs carefully.
Evaluate a given VLSI design for its potential inefficiencies regarding leakage power and suggest how MTCMOS could be implemented.
💡 Hint: Focus on critical vs. non-critical paths.
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