Practice Layout Considerations For Multi-transistor Gates (2.2) - Layout Design and Verification of Basic Combinational CMOS Logic Gates
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Layout Considerations for Multi-Transistor Gates

Practice - Layout Considerations for Multi-Transistor Gates

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Practice Questions

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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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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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