2.4 - Channel-Length Modulation in CMOS Transistors
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What is channel-length modulation?
💡 Hint: Think about how voltage can affect the current paths in a transistor.
What does λ represent in the context of MOSFETs?
💡 Hint: It indicates the influence of the length of the conductive channel on the current.
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What is the effect of channel-length modulation on drain current?
💡 Hint: Consider how applied voltage changes the channel properties.
True or False: Channel-length modulation is significant in short-channel devices.
💡 Hint: Think about how channel length affects modulation effects.
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If a MOSFET has a channel length of 100 nm and a drain-source voltage of 5V, explain how channel-length modulation might influence its performance compared to a 500 nm long channel under the same conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of length on the modulation factor.
Demonstrate how ignoring channel-length modulation in a short-channel MOSFET could lead to circuit design failures.
💡 Hint: Think about issues related to current predictions and material performance.
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