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A CMOS inverter is biased at
(a)
The transition points.
Answer to Problem 16.9EP
The transition parameter is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
The transition parameter of a CMOS inverter
Here,
Substitute the values,
The transition parameter of a CMOS inverter
Substitute the values.
The transition parameter of a CMOS inverter
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the transition parameter is
(b)
The critical voltages
Answer to Problem 16.9EP
The low critical voltage
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
The low level critical voltage
Substitute the values,
The high level critical voltage
Substitute the values,
The output voltage
Substitute the values,
The output voltage
Substitute the values,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the low critical voltage
(c)
The noise margins
Answer to Problem 16.9EP
The low noise margin
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
The low noise margin
Substitute
The high noise margin
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the low noise margin
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Microelectronics: Circuit Analysis and Design
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