The goal of low-power VLSI design is to minimize the individual components of power as much as possible so that…
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Short-circuit power arises during the brief period when both the NMOS (N-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor) and PMOS (P-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor) transistors in a…
Power Reduction Techniques in VLSI The sum of the total current fed into the circuit and the total voltage drop,…
What Is a Semiconductor and What Is It Used for? In the context of electronics, you’ll find that semiconductors are…
NMOS Inverter The MOSFET (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) is a versatile electronic component widely used as a switch in various electronic…
Reverse Breakdown Characteristic What is a Reverse Breakdown in VLSI? When you apply reverse bias to a pn junction, it…
What is Dangling Bond? A dangling bond occurs when an immobilized atom has an unsatisfied valence. Atoms typically strive to…
What are Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD)? When you bring a metal or superconductor into close contact with a semiconductor, the…
Influence of Porosity on TDDB Lifetime of Low-k Dielectrics When you increase the porosity of intrinsic low-k dielectrics, the Time-Dependent…
Understanding Stress-Induced Voiding in Metal Conductors Stress-induced voiding (SIV), or stress migration, happens when metal conductor ions move due to…