Practice Lab Procedures & Experiments (4) - CMOS Inverter Switching Characteristics & Delay Analysis
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Lab Procedures & Experiments

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of transient simulations?

💡 Hint: Think about how the inverter responds over time.

Question 2 Easy

Define load capacitance in the context of a CMOS inverter.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you add more load.

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Question 1

What is the typical relationship between load capacitance and propagation delay?

Increased capacitance decreases delay
Increased capacitance increases delay
No impact on delay

💡 Hint: Consider how load affects current flow.

Question 2

True or False: Static power is primary in CMOS inverters during switching.

True
False

💡 Hint: When does the inverter consume power when it’s not switching?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design and simulate a CMOS inverter for a delay less than 10ps while managing a load of 50fF. Provide a step-by-step approach to reach this design.

💡 Hint: How does altering widths affect current capability?

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the trade-offs between static and dynamic power in CMOS design. Discuss implications for battery-powered applications.

💡 Hint: When does the circuit stay off but still consume power?

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