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VLSI Design Assignment2 2015
VLSI Design Assignment2 2015
E (E&C)
Assignment 2 [L. No. L9-L16]
I Design/analysis problems/ descriptive questions
1. Implement the given function S which gives the sum of two inputs with a carry bit, using
NMOS pass transistor logic.
BC
(BC) +
(AB) C + A
S = ABC + A
2. Give the optimal implementation of two input XOR function using
[i] Only n-type/ p-type pass transistors
[ii] TGs
[iii] CMOS gate based approach
3. With the circuit diagram of CMOS inverter explain how the transfer characteristic is
obtained graphically. Explain the working operation of CMOS inverter for different regions.
4. Derive the expression for the Vinv voltage for a CMOS inverter
5. Refer the pass-transistor based logic network given in Fig. 5
[i] Determine the truth table for the circuit. What logic function does it implement?
[ii] Does the PMOS transistor serve any useful purpose?
6. Give the realization of half adder using CMOS gate based logic.
7. Find the midpoint voltage Vx and output voltage Vo, for the chain of two NMOS pass
transistors shown in Fig. 7. Assume VDD = 2.5V and Vthn = 0.5V.
8. Follow the procedure below to construct the CMOS logic gate for the function =
+
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
Fig. 11
Date for completion: 3rd Sept 2015
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