Practice - Objective - 4.3.1
Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of transient simulations?
💡 Hint: Consider how circuits function when inputs change.
Define propagation delay.
💡 Hint: Think about how quickly the output reacts.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of measuring propagation delay?
💡 Hint: Consider what propagation delay indicates about a circuit's speed.
True or False: Increasing load capacitance decreases propagation delay.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to response time when you add more capacitance.
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Challenge Problems
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If you want to design a CMOS inverter achieving an average propagation delay of less than 30 ps while maintaining dynamic power dissipation below 10 μW, what strategies would you consider for transistor sizing and load capacitance optimization?
💡 Hint: Think of the relationships between drive strength, capacitance, and timing.
Given a scenario where a specific CMOS inverter shows unexpected high static power dissipation. Propose potential reasons for this behavior and suggest ways to troubleshoot the circuit.
💡 Hint: Consider all aspects that influence static power, including environmental factors.
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