2.7 - Practical Considerations in CMOS Device Behavior
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What is meant by scaling in CMOS technology?
💡 Hint: Think about the size of the transistors and how they affect performance.
Name one type of leakage current.
💡 Hint: Consider the current that flows when the transistor should be off.
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What does scaling refer to in CMOS technology?
💡 Hint: Think about how we shrink the transistors used in circuits.
True or False: Leakage currents can affect power consumption in CMOS devices.
💡 Hint: Consider the current that flows when a device should be in the off state.
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How does reducing the size of a NMOS transistor affect its electrical properties in relation to leakage currents?
💡 Hint: Consider the physical effects of scaling on short-channel devices.
Analyze the potential benefits and drawbacks of using high-k dielectrics to reduce leakage in scaled CMOS processes.
💡 Hint: Think about how material properties can help or hinder device performance.
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