Practice Transistor Parameters - 3.6.1 | 3. Characterize Semiconductor Materials and Devices | Microfabrication and Semiconductor materials
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the subthreshold swing (SS) indicate?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about control in the off-state of a transistor.

Question 2

Easy

What is a high I_on/I_off ratio indicative of?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the implications for battery life.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a low subthreshold swing (SS) value indicate for a transistor?

  • Better control of subthreshold current
  • Higher leakage current
  • Longer switching times

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what influences switching behavior.

Question 2

True or False: A high I_on/I_off ratio results in higher power consumption.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the relationship between on-state and off-state conditions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a transistor with a subthreshold swing of 80 mV/decade. What implications does this have for device performance compared to one with 60 mV/decade?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Refer to the significance of SS in switching behavior.

Question 2

Design a scenario where maximizing the I_on/I_off ratio would be crucial and discuss potential design challenges.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the balance of design efficiency and production cost.

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