Practice Lab Objectives (1) - Design and Simulation of Basic Combinational CMOS Logic Gates (NAND/NOR)
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a NAND gate?

💡 Hint: Think about how the NAND gate operates logically.

Question 2 Easy

How many transistors are required to build a 2-input NOR gate?

💡 Hint: Recall the configuration used for logic gates.

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Question 1

What is the output of a NAND gate when both inputs are high?

0V
VDD
Depends on load

💡 Hint: Remember the logical behavior of the NAND gate.

Question 2

True or False: A NOR gate outputs high when at least one input is high.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how NOR operates logically.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a 4-input NAND gate using the principles from the section, showing all transistor arrangements.

💡 Hint: Think about how to extend the inputs while preserving logic.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate the effects on delay if the size of the PMOS transistors in a NOR gate is doubled. What specific characteristics need to be monitored?

💡 Hint: Consider both static and dynamic parameters.

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