Practice Layout Considerations for Multi-Transistor Gates - 2.2 | Lab Module 7: Layout Design and Verification of Basic Combinational CMOS Logic Gates | VLSI Design Lab
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Question 1

Easy

What is transistor stacking?

💡 Hint: Think about how transistors are arranged in a layout.

Question 2

Easy

Why is it important to minimize parasitics?

💡 Hint: Consider what parasitics can interfere with.

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of transistor stacking in a multi-transistor gate?

  • A. Increased cost of manufacturing
  • B. Reduced parasitic capacitance
  • C. Complicated routing
  • D. Longer delays in switching

💡 Hint: Think about why reducing capacitance is beneficial.

Question 2

True or False: LVS checks if the layout adheres to the design rules.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of each verification method.

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Question 1

Design a layout for a hypothetical 3-input NAND gate. Identify areas where transistor stacking could be applied and discuss how it would affect performance.

💡 Hint: Consider how the configuration affects both wiring and component placement.

Question 2

Why might ignoring DRC lead to longer delays in a circuit? Discuss the implications of manufacturing defects.

💡 Hint: Think about how defects could influence the path signals take.

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