EE 5311 Digital IC Design Tutorial 3 - Sep 25, 2015: N Ox 2 P Ox 2 Min Min T T Dsat Dsat DD
EE 5311 Digital IC Design Tutorial 3 - Sep 25, 2015: N Ox 2 P Ox 2 Min Min T T Dsat Dsat DD
EE 5311 Digital IC Design Tutorial 3 - Sep 25, 2015: N Ox 2 P Ox 2 Min Min T T Dsat Dsat DD
n Cox = 160A/V 2
VDsatn = 0.35V
p Cox = 80A/V 2
|VDsat p | = 0.6V
Wmin = 4 = 0.36
VDD = 1.8V
Lmin = 2 = 0.18
Note: The SPICE simulations mentioned here are not evaluated for marks. They are meant for you to
get a clearer practical view of the issues involved.
1. For the RC tree structure shown, estimate the propagation delay from node 1 to node 5 using Elmores
delay formula. Use a SPICE simulation to check the result, and comment on the accuracy of the estimate. Do the SPICE simulation for both cases: (a) node 5 initially at 0 with Vi going from 0 to Vdd and
(b) node 5 initially at Vdd and Vi going from Vdd to 0.
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R2
C2
1.0 fF
10
1
R1
10 k
R3
10
k
C1
1.0 fF
R4
10 k
C3
1.0 fF
C4
1.0 fF
CL Vdd
Vdd Vte
what operating conditions is this valid?), show that the EDP is minimum when Vdd = 23 .Vte .
Vdd
Vdd
Y
X
A
B
Vdd
Vdd
Vdd
Cn
B
A
Cn
C
Vdd
Cn
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