Practice Impact Of W/l Ratio (2.6) - CMOS Inverter Design and Static Characteristics Analysis
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Impact of W/L Ratio

Practice - Impact of W/L Ratio

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does W/L ratio represent in MOSFETs?

💡 Hint: Think about the dimensions of the transistor.

Question 2 Easy

What happens to the output voltage if the W/L ratio of the nMOS is decreased?

💡 Hint: Consider how strength changes with width.

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Question 1

What does a higher W/L ratio indicate?

Stronger transistor
Weaker transistor
Equal strength

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship to current.

Question 2

True or False: The nMOS should always have a larger W/L ratio than pMOS for balanced operation.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the reasons behind device characteristics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the W/L ratios of nMOS = 1µm/0.18µm and pMOS = 2µm/0.18µm, calculate the current driving capability of each transistor assuming they operate in saturation.

💡 Hint: Use the respective W/L ratios and appropriate parameters for calculation.

Challenge 2 Hard

If the W/L ratio of nMOS is decreased while keeping the pMOS constant, predict how Vth will be affected and explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of weakened drive strength on the characteristics.

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