5.2.3 - Gate Oxide Thickness Variation
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What is gate oxide thickness?
💡 Hint: Consider what separates the gate and channel.
Name one effect of thinner gate oxide.
💡 Hint: Think about control over the channel.
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What happens to threshold voltage when gate oxide thickness is reduced?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between thickness and control.
True or False: Thinner gate oxides always result in better performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of reduced thickness.
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Discuss the challenges faced in CMOS technology due to variations in gate oxide thickness and suggest potential solutions.
💡 Hint: What design techniques can stabilize performance against variations?
Design a hypothetical circuit that minimizes the impact of gate oxide thickness variations while maintaining performance.
💡 Hint: Consider how feedback loops can help maintain consistency.
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