Practice Matching and Common Centroid Layouts (for Improved Performance) - 2.4 | 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 mismatch in the context of CMOS transistors?

💡 Hint: Think about what can cause differences in identical parts.

Question 2

Easy

Describe a common centroid layout.

💡 Hint: Consider how geometry plays a role in equalizing effects.

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Question 1

What is mismatch in transistors?

  • Consistent performance across all devices
  • Variations in characteristics due to fabrication discrepancies
  • Complete uniformity in transistor behavior

💡 Hint: Consider what happens in a factory setting.

Question 2

True or False: Common centroid layouts are mainly used in analog designs.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about where precision matters most.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a circuit using NAND gates. Discuss how mismatch could affect the performance of this circuit if proper matching techniques are not employed.

💡 Hint: Consider the interactions between multiple gates.

Question 2

Evaluate how implementing symmetry in the layout could positively impact a digital circuit during a major change in operating conditions.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the effect of environmental factors on critical timing.

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