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(a)
The value of the input switching voltage and the input voltage for the given
(a)
Answer to Problem 16.33P
The value of the input switching voltage is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The given diagram is shown in Figure 1
The expression to determine the trans-conductance parameter for NMOS is given by,
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The expression to determine the trans-conductance parameter for PMOS is given by,
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The expression to determine the transition points
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The expression to determine the value of the input voltage is given by,
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The expression to determine the value of the input voltage when the output voltage is more than
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Conclusion:
Therefore, the value of the input switching voltage is
(b)
The value of the input switching voltage and the input voltage for the given
(b)
Answer to Problem 16.33P
The value of the input switching voltage is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The expression to determine the trans-conductance parameter for NMOS is given by,
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The expression to determine the trans-conductance parameter for PMOS is given by,
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The expression to determine the transition points
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The expression to determine the value of the input voltage is given by,
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The expression to determine the value of the input voltage when the output voltage is more than
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Conclusion:
Therefore, the value of the input switching voltage is
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