7.5.2 - Process Variations
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What are process variations?
💡 Hint: Think about how the manufacturing process might cause these differences.
What is the purpose of corner analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider what best-case and worst-case scenarios might indicate.
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What are process variations primarily caused by?
💡 Hint: Think about the steps in production that could introduce errors.
True or False: Monte Carlo methods ensure perfect outcomes for every circuit.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of statistical methods.
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Design a hypothetical CMOS circuit that could potentially experience significant process variations. Determine the strategies you would employ to ensure its reliable performance.
💡 Hint: Consider both extreme conditions and typical conditions.
Given a set of transistor parameter variations, explain how these might affect the output of a CMOS inverter and propose a method to analyze this.
💡 Hint: Think about how variations could influence voltage levels.
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