PVT The relationship between propagation delay and IC performance is influenced by various factors, including process (P), voltage (V), and…
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PN junction diode e in Forward bias In forward bias, as illustrated in Figure 1, the positive terminal of a…
The classification of elements into metals, semiconductors, and nonmetals on the periodic table is primarily determined by their electronic structure…
Scaling of MOSFET (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) offers both advantages and disadvantages. Here are the advantages of scaling: Advantages of MOSFET…
ESD Protection Scheme The concept of on-chip ESD protection design, as depicted in the accompanying figure, is employed to prevent…
Device reliability is a crucial aspect of CMOS technology, and factors like smaller device dimensions and the use of new…
Gate Oxide Achieving thinner gate oxide or larger gate capacitance per unit area is crucial for enhancing both off-state and…
Spintronics Spintronics, also referred to as spin electronics, delves into the exploration of the electron’s spin within the realm of…
Reticle Enhancement Techniques Resolution enhancement technologies (RETs) are techniques employed to modify photomasks during the lithographic processes utilized in the…
Hard and Soft Macros Expanding on the notion of incorporating design modules into standard technology libraries, various design companies are…