Practice Objective (4.5.1) - CMOS Inverter Switching Characteristics & Delay Analysis
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Objective

Practice - Objective - 4.5.1

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is transient simulation?

💡 Hint: Think about how we visualize voltage changes.

Question 2 Easy

Define static power in a CMOS inverter.

💡 Hint: Remember it’s the power when the inverter isn’t switching.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of performing transient simulations in CMOS design?

To analyze steady-state behavior
To evaluate dynamic response over time
To measure leakage current

💡 Hint: Think about circuit behavior after input changes.

Question 2

True or False: Propagation delay is independent of load capacitance.

True
False

💡 Hint: What happens when you increase capacitance?

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a CMOS inverter to achieve a propagation delay of 25 ps with specific W/L ratios while considering power constraints. How would you approach the iterative design process?

💡 Hint: Focus on maintaining a balance between power expectations and performance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a load capacitance variation of 50 fF to 200 fF, predict how these changes will impact tp. What measurements would you take?

💡 Hint: How does capacitance affect charging and discharging times?

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