Practice Objective - 4.3.1 | Lab Module 3: CMOS Inverter Switching Characteristics & Delay Analysis | VLSI Design Lab
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of transient simulations?

💡 Hint: Consider how circuits function when inputs change.

Question 2

Easy

Define propagation delay.

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly the output reacts.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of measuring propagation delay?

  • To evaluate input voltage levels
  • To assess circuit timing performance
  • To optimize layout design

💡 Hint: Consider what propagation delay indicates about a circuit's speed.

Question 2

True or False: Increasing load capacitance decreases propagation delay.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to response time when you add more capacitance.

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Question 1

If you want to design a CMOS inverter achieving an average propagation delay of less than 30 ps while maintaining dynamic power dissipation below 10 μW, what strategies would you consider for transistor sizing and load capacitance optimization?

💡 Hint: Think of the relationships between drive strength, capacitance, and timing.

Question 2

Given a scenario where a specific CMOS inverter shows unexpected high static power dissipation. Propose potential reasons for this behavior and suggest ways to troubleshoot the circuit.

💡 Hint: Consider all aspects that influence static power, including environmental factors.

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