7.4.3 - Noise Margins
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Define noise margin.
💡 Hint: Think about how much noise can be applied before output fails.
What do V_NM and V_NML stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall their definitions related to output states.
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What is the noise margin in a CMOS circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about variations in signals that can affect performance.
True or False: A higher noise margin is always better.
💡 Hint: Consider reliability in noisy environments.
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Design a CMOS logic gate and include calculations for V_NM and V_NML. Explain how you achieved high noise margins.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between transistor characteristics and noise margins.
Evaluate a circuit with documented low noise margins and propose potential redesign strategies to improve resilience against noise.
💡 Hint: Consider practical adjustments based on known noise characteristics.
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