5.2.2 - Channel Length and Width Variations
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Practice Questions
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Define channel length in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about where the current flows from the source to the drain.
What does an increase in channel width do to drain current?
💡 Hint: Consider how more space for carriers might affect current flow.
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What is the effect of channel length variation?
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of a short channel on electron movement.
True or False: Wider channel widths always lead to better performance in analog circuits.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between width and performance.
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Evaluate the impact of a reduction in channel length and width by 10% on a hypothetical CMOS amplifier's gain. What steps would you recommend for optimization?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how changes in geometry affect performance.
A system uses multiple transistors with varying channel lengths. Calculate how a mismatch of 5% in lengths affects the overall current output if the design relies on consistent current.
💡 Hint: Consider how small variations amplify through the circuit.
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