Practice Experiment 4: Qualitative Introduction to Logical Effort and Relative Speed - 4.4 | Lab Module 6: Design and Simulation of Basic Combinational CMOS Logic Gates (NAND/NOR) | VLSI Design Lab
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Question 1

Easy

What does logical effort measure?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between input capacitance and output strength.

Question 2

Easy

What is propagation delay?

💡 Hint: Consider how long it takes for the output to change after an input change.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of measuring logical effort?

  • To compare gate speeds
  • To measure current
  • To find resistances

💡 Hint: Focus on speed comparison.

Question 2

True or False: Series transistors typically decrease propagation delays.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about current flow.

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Question 1

Given a NAND gate's propagation delay of 20 ns and an inverter's of 15 ns, what can you infer about the logical effort? Propose a method to improve the NAND gate's speed.

💡 Hint: Ratio calculation shows how 'hard' each gate is to drive.

Question 2

If two logical graphs show clear disparities in tp values, what design changes would you recommend to achieve balance? Justify your answer.

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of series versus parallel configurations.

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