Practice - Standard Cells and Their Components
Practice Questions
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What is CMOS?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of semiconductor technology used in most ICs.
Why are cell boundaries important?
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if different cells had different sizes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of transistors are commonly used in standard cells?
💡 Hint: Think about the kind of transistors known for being power-efficient.
True or False: Standard cells must fit various dimensions based on the design.
💡 Hint: Consider how a puzzle needs to have pieces that fit a specific way.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine you need to design a standard cell library for a new chip. Identify the considerations for cell characterization and the types of analyses necessary.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes cells efficient and reliable in various applications.
Discuss how varying transistor design affects the power performance area (PPA); include how you would optimize these factors in a real circuit.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you try to minimize size while maintaining speed.
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