2.3 - CMOS Inverter and its Behavior
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What is the primary function of a CMOS inverter?
💡 Hint: Think about how logic gates work.
When the input to a CMOS inverter is low, what should the output be?
💡 Hint: Recall how an inverter operates.
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What is the role of the NMOS transistor in a CMOS inverter?
💡 Hint: Consider the function of NMOS in inverting.
True or False: CMOS inverters have high static power consumption.
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency in current flow.
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Design a CMOS inverter circuit diagram, and indicate the behavior of both NMOS and PMOS transistors under varying input voltages. Include a brief explanation of how power consumption is affected.
💡 Hint: Visualize how each transistor behaves with different input states.
Given a CMOS inverter with specified NMOS and PMOS parameters, calculate the output voltage for various input values and describe how their I-V characteristics demonstrate inverter functionality.
💡 Hint: Remember how input voltage directly influences output in the context of inverter characteristics.
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