Practice Theory - 2 | 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

What two types of transistors make up a CMOS inverter?

💡 Hint: Think of complementary types of transistors.

Question 2

Easy

Define Voltage Transfer Characteristic (VTC).

💡 Hint: Consider how output is influenced by input.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the function of the nMOS transistor in a CMOS inverter?

  • Pull-up
  • Pull-down
  • Active Load

💡 Hint: Think about which transistor engages in a low state.

Question 2

True or False: The voltage transfer characteristic (VTC) should ideally be symmetrical.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the balance in performance terms.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If you design a CMOS inverter with adjusted W/L ratios that dramatically change VIL and VIH, predict how the output characteristics would be affected.

💡 Hint: Think about how the adjustments to sizes influence the logic threshold.

Question 2

In a fabrication scenario where mobility differences for nMOS and pMOS increase, how might this impact the performance of the CMOS inverter?

💡 Hint: Consider how mobility influences the function of the transistors.

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