Practice Circuit Schematic - 3.1 | 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

Describe the main components of a CMOS inverter.

💡 Hint: Think about the types of MOSFETs used.

Question 2

Easy

What does VTC stand for?

💡 Hint: What characteristic relates output voltage to input voltage?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main function of a CMOS inverter?

  • To invert the input logic level
  • To amplify signals
  • To store data

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you apply a '0' or '1'.

Question 2

True or False: The pMOS transistor is ON when its gate voltage is high.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember how nMOS and pMOS operate differently.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a CMOS inverter with defined parameters for VOH, VOL, VIL, and VIH ensuring balanced noise margins. Discuss how you would achieve this.

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of varying pMOS and nMOS sizes.

Question 2

If an inverter's NMH is lower than NML, what adjustments can be made to improve the inverter's performance? Provide potential scenarios.

💡 Hint: Think about how changes in the transistor sizes affect current drive strengths.

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