Practice - Task 1: Schematic Capture of 2-input NAND Gate and Pre-Layout Simulation
Practice Questions
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What is the main functionality of a NAND gate?
💡 Hint: Refer to the truth table of the NAND gate.
How many transistors are needed to create a 2-input NAND gate?
💡 Hint: Think of how each type of transistor will be configured.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What output does a NAND gate produce when both inputs are high?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the truth table.
True or False: The NMOS transistors in a 2-input NAND gate are connected in parallel.
💡 Hint: Think about how they need to work together to provide a low output.
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Challenge Problems
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You designed a NAND gate and measured a tpLH of 50 ns and tpHL of 70 ns. How do you evaluate whether these delays are acceptable for a high-speed application?
💡 Hint: Evaluate the circuitry that will use this gate and its performance requirements.
Based on what you know about the impact of parasitic capacitance, how does the layout design influence the propagation delays of your NAND gate?
💡 Hint: Consider trace lengths and the relationship between capacitance and signal speed.
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