Practice Subthreshold Behavior (6.5.2) - FinFET Characteristics and Modeling
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Subthreshold Behavior

Practice - Subthreshold Behavior

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is subthreshold behavior in FinFETs?

💡 Hint: Think about how the transistor behaves at lower gate voltages.

Question 2 Easy

What is the ideal subthreshold slope for FinFETs?

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of ideal subthreshold slope.

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Question 1

What is the maximum ideal subthreshold slope for FinFETs?

60 mV/decade
70 mV/decade
80 mV/decade

💡 Hint: Remember the benchmark for FinFET performance.

Question 2

True or False: The subthreshold slope's steepness directly influences leakage current in FinFETs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how control affects current in devices.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a low-power electronic device and explain how you would manage subthreshold behavior for optimal performance.

💡 Hint: Think about how your choices affect overall functionality and efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the trade-offs in performance when increasing the depletion capacitance in a FinFET.

💡 Hint: Consider how capacitance plays into the speed and performance dynamics of transistors.

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