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Question 1
Easy
What is load capacitance and why is it important?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when more charge needs to be moved.
Question 2
Easy
Define propagation delay in the context of a CMOS inverter.
💡 Hint: Consider both rising and falling edges of the signal.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What effect does increasing load capacitance have on propagation delay?
💡 Hint: Recall how capacitance affects timing.
Question 2
Propagation delay is measured from the output reaching 50% of VDD to which input event?
💡 Hint: Think about the rise and fall characteristics of the inverter.
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Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a CMOS inverter with a specified load capacitance, calculate the expected propagation delay if it doubles. Justify your calculation with reference to charge movement.
💡 Hint: Review your formula for propagation delay with respect to capacitance.
Question 2
How would the maximum load capacitance impact the design of a digital circuit? Discuss the trade-offs involved.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when loading effects overbear the drive strengths.
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