Practice Objective - 4.6.1 | Lab Module 3: CMOS Inverter Switching Characteristics & Delay Analysis | VLSI Design Lab
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Question 1

Easy

What is a CMOS inverter?

💡 Hint: Think about its basic function in digital circuits.

Question 2

Easy

Define propagation delay in the context of a CMOS inverter.

💡 Hint: Consider why timing is important in circuits.

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Question 1

What does a CMOS inverter do?

  • Boosts current
  • Inverts voltage levels
  • Generates power

💡 Hint: Think about its role in logical operations.

Question 2

True or False: Static power dissipation occurs only when the inverter is switching.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of the components at rest.

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Question 1

Design a CMOS inverter that balances dynamic and static power dissipation, providing specific W/L ratios and justifying your choices based on your simulation findings.

💡 Hint: Think of both operational modes of power and how they influence design decisions.

Question 2

Simulate varying load capacitance levels in a CMOS inverter and analyze how this impacts propagation delay; present findings and predict a load capacitance that meets given timing requirements.

💡 Hint: Use graphical data to inform your conclusions and explain any unexpected results.

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