Practice Procedure - 4.2.2 | Lab Module 3: CMOS Inverter Switching Characteristics & Delay Analysis | VLSI Design Lab
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary role of a CMOS inverter?

💡 Hint: Think about basic logic gates.

Question 2

Easy

Name one parameter that is measured in transient simulations.

💡 Hint: It's related to timing in signal transitions.

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Question 1

What is the function of a CMOS inverter?

  • Invert the input signal
  • Amplify the input signal
  • Buffer the input signal

💡 Hint: Recall the basic operation of logic gates.

Question 2

True or False: An increased load capacitance generally decreases propagation delay.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how capacitors affect switching times.

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Question 1

You need to design a CMOS inverter that achieves a propagation delay of less than 20 ps while driving a load of 100 fF. Describe the steps you'd take.

💡 Hint: Consider how balancing effects each transistor's performance.

Question 2

Analyze the trade-offs between a wider NMOS and smaller PMOS in terms of delay and power consumption.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the experimental relationships you examined regarding transistor performance.

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