Practice Task 6: PMOS Transistor Characteristics Simulation - 4.6 | Lab Module 1: Introduction to the EDA Environment and MOS | VLSI Design Lab
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Question 1

Easy

What does a PMOS transistor do when a negative voltage is applied to its gate?

💡 Hint: Think about how PMOS is different from NMOS.

Question 2

Easy

What is the threshold voltage for a PMOS transistor?

💡 Hint: Recall that PMOS requires negative voltages.

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Question 1

What type of voltage is applied to the gate of a PMOS transistor to turn it on?

  • Positive voltage
  • Negative voltage
  • Zero voltage

💡 Hint: Think about the opposite operation of NMOS.

Question 2

The threshold voltage for a PMOS is always:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what Vt means for PMOS operation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a PMOS transistor in a circuit, if the threshold voltage is -0.4V and VGS is -0.3V, determine if the transistor is on or off. Explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Always compare VGS with Vt to determine state.

Question 2

Design a simple inverter circuit using PMOS and NMOS transistors. Explain how you would select the W/L ratios for optimal performance.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs in area, speed, and power.

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