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(a)
The value of peak current in the inverter and the input voltage input voltage for the given specifications.
(a)
Answer to Problem 16.38P
The value of the current in the transistor is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The expression to determine the value of the
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The expression to determine the value of the
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The expression to determine the transition points
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The expression for the peak value of the current through the NMOS transistor is given by,
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Conclusion:
Therefore, the value of the current in the transistor is
(b)
The value of peak current in the inverter and the input voltage input voltage for the given specifications.
(b)
Answer to Problem 16.38P
The maximum value of the current in the transistor is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The expression to determine the value of the
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The expression to determine the value of the
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The expression to determine the transition points
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The expression for the peak value of the current through the NMOS transistor is given by,
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Conclusion:
Therefore, the maximum value of the current in the transistor is
(c)
The value of peak current in the inverter and the input voltage input voltage for the given specifications.
(c)
Answer to Problem 16.38P
The maximum value of the current in the transistor is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The expression to determine the value of the
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The expression to determine the value of the
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The expression to determine the transition points
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The expression for the peak value of the current through the NMOS transistor is given by,
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Conclusion:
Therefore, the maximum value of the current in the transistor is
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