Practice Procedure - 4.4.2 | 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 analysis in a CMOS inverter?

💡 Hint: Think about what we measure when the input switches.

Question 2

Easy

Define W/L ratio in the context of transistors.

💡 Hint: Consider how this may impact current flow.

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Question 1

What does tpHL measure in a CMOS inverter?

  • Time for output to fall
  • Time for output to rise
  • Time for input to switch

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the input goes from high to low.

Question 2

True or False: Increasing load capacitance always decreases propagation delay.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between capacitance and timing.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given specific load capacitance values, design a CMOS inverter where the propagation delay must not exceed 30 ps. What W/L ratios would you choose, and why?

💡 Hint: Consider how each adjustment affects the overall delay.

Question 2

A CMOS inverter exhibits unusually high static power consumption. Identify possible causes and suggest design adjustments to minimize it.

💡 Hint: Look into the relationship between device structure and leakage.

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