Practice Pre-Lab Questions and Preparation - 3 | Lab Module 4: Layout Design of a CMOS Inverter and Physical Verification | VLSI Design Lab
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the N-well in a CMOS inverter?

💡 Hint: Think about which type of transistor is placed in the N-well.

Question 2

Easy

Name one design rule that must be adhered to during layout design.

💡 Hint: Consider what a designer must check to prevent fabrication issues.

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Question 1

What does the N-well provide in a CMOS inverter?

  • Power Supply
  • PMOS Housing
  • Signal Routing

💡 Hint: Think about which component is placed within the N-well.

Question 2

True or False: Design Rules are optional guidelines during layout design.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of verifying your layout for functionality.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a CMOS inverter layout considering its key layers and define potential errors that could arise if design rules were overlooked.

💡 Hint: Refer to the specific design rules for your technology.

Question 2

Analyze a hypothetical layout where the DRC has failed. Identify common reasons for failure related to layer functions.

💡 Hint: Think about the design rules discussed earlier.

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