7.3. Design and Analysis of CMOS Digital Circuits

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the output of a CMOS inverter when the input is high?

   Hint

   Think of how an inverter functions.

2. 2.

   Which gates are considered universal gates?

   Hint

   These gates can be used to make any other gate.

3. 3.

   What will the output of a CMOS inverter be if the input is 0?

   • 0
   • 1
   • Undefined

   Hint

   Remember the inverter's function.

4. 4.

   True or False: A NAND gate outputs high only when both inputs are high.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the conditions under which it outputs low.

5. 5.

   Design a circuit using NAND gates to represent an AND gate and explain your design.

   Hint

   Start with basic properties of NAND gates.

6. 6.

   Analyze the power consumption difference between static and dynamic power in a CMOS circuit and provide an example.

   Hint

   Consider how switching affects power.