6.5 - Performance and Design Metrics of CMOS Logic Gates
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What is propagation delay?
💡 Hint: Think about the timing involved when a signal changes in a circuit.
Is static power consumption higher than dynamic power in CMOS?
💡 Hint: Consider when the circuit is active.
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What does propagation delay signify in a CMOS gate?
💡 Hint: Think about timing in digital signals.
True or False: CMOS gates have high static power consumption.
💡 Hint: Consider how CMOS operates compared to other logic families.
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How would you redesign a CMOS gate to reduce its propagation delay while maintaining a low power consumption? Discuss the potential challenges.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the trade-offs between size and efficiency.
If the noise margin for a logic gate is calculated to be low, what practical design changes could you suggest to enhance the circuit's robustness?
💡 Hint: Think about circuit design's flexibility and the impact of changes.
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