7.5 - Practical Considerations in CMOS Digital Circuit Design
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What does layout refer to in CMOS design?
💡 Hint: Think about how the design of a room affects how you can use it.
What are parasitics?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you have too many wires in a circuit.
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What is a key impact of layout design on CMOS performance?
💡 Hint: Consider how distance affects electrical signals in circuits.
True or False: Process variations can lead to consistent transistor characteristics.
💡 Hint: Think about variations in any mass production process.
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Design a CMOS layout for a simple digital circuit considering both layout and process variations. Explain your design choices especially with regards to minimizing parasitics and ensuring reliability.
💡 Hint: Focus on spacing and routing of each component.
A circuit exhibits higher than expected delay. Identify potential layout issues that could lead to this problem and propose solutions.
💡 Hint: Look closely at the connection paths between components.
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