Practice Analysis and Discussion - 6 | Lab Module 2: CMOS Inverter Design and Static Characteristics Analysis | VLSI Design Lab
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define VTC in the context of CMOS inverters.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the output as the input is varied.

Question 2

Easy

What does a higher W/L ratio in nMOS indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider the physical strength of the transistor's response.

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Question 1

What does the acronym VTC stand for?

  • Voltage Transfer Characteristic
  • Voltage Time Curve
  • Voltage Tolerance Circuit

💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between output and input voltages.

Question 2

True or False: Noise margins help determine the robustness of a CMOS inverter.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about input levels and their acceptable variances.

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Question 1

Design a CMOS inverter with specific parameters to achieve Vth = VDD/2. Discuss the steps and tool settings used in simulation.

💡 Hint: Focus on achieving balance by experimenting within the CAD tool.

Question 2

Analyze the trade-offs involved if the W/L ratio for the nMOS is made significantly larger than that of the pMOS.

💡 Hint: Consider both electrical characteristics and implications on design robustness.

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