Practice W/l Ratio Significance (3.6) - CMOS Inverter Design and Static Characteristics Analysis
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W/L Ratio Significance

Practice - W/L Ratio Significance

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the W/L ratio refer to in a MOSFET?

💡 Hint: Think about how this ratio affects the transistor's current handling.

Question 2 Easy

What does VOH represent in a CMOS inverter?

💡 Hint: Recall the high logic level behavior of the inverter.

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Question 1

What is the primary reason for adjusting the W/L ratio in CMOS inverters?

To optimize power consumption
To improve current drive
To change the physical dimensions

💡 Hint: Consider how the size affects performance.

Question 2

True or False: A larger W/L ratio means a weaker transistor.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of the word 'weaker'.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a circuit using CMOS inverters where the W/L ratios are manipulated to observe changes in VTC. Explain the role of each variation.

💡 Hint: How do these variations impact the noise margin?

Challenge 2 Hard

In a scenario where NMH is much smaller than NML due to W/L imbalances, what design changes can be applied to fix this?

💡 Hint: Think about how to address uneven strengths in your circuit.

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