Practice Multi-Threshold CMOS (MTCMOS) - 6.3.4 | 6. Optimization Strategies in Physical Design | CAD for VLSI
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does MTCMOS stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what each word represents.

Question 2

Easy

Why use high-threshold transistors in non-critical paths?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What happens when the transistors are not switching?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of using MTCMOS in VLSI design?

  • Increase area
  • Reduce leakage power
  • Increase static power

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when the circuits are idle.

Question 2

True or False: MTCMOS uses the same threshold voltage for all transistors in a circuit.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on what was discussed about different paths.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a logic circuit using MTCMOS principles, detailing specific components and their roles, with a focus on optimizing both performance and power.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the paths and performance needs carefully.

Question 2

Evaluate a given VLSI design for its potential inefficiencies regarding leakage power and suggest how MTCMOS could be implemented.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on critical vs. non-critical paths.

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