1
GATE ECE 2009
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
Consider the CMOS circuit shown, where the gate voltage of the n-MOSFET is increased
from zero, while the gate voltage of the p-MOSFET is kept constant at 3 V. Assume that, for
both transistors, the magnitude of the threshold voltage is 1 V and the product of the
transconductance parameter and the $$\left(\frac WL\right)$$ ratio, i.e. the quantity $$\mu C_{ox}\left(\frac WL\right)$$ , is 1 mAV-2.
For small increase in VG beyond 1 V, which of the following gives the correct description of the region of operation of each MOSFET?

For small increase in VG beyond 1 V, which of the following gives the correct description of the region of operation of each MOSFET?
2
GATE ECE 2009
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
Consider the CMOS circuit shown, where the gate voltage of the n-MOSFET is increased
from zero, while the gate voltage of the p-MOSFET is kept constant at 3 V. Assume that, for
both transistors, the magnitude of the threshold voltage is 1 V and the product of the
transconductance parameter and the $$\left(\frac WL\right)$$ ratio, i.e. the quantity $$\mu C_{ox}\left(\frac WL\right)$$ , is 1 mAV-2.
Estimate the output voltage V0 for VG =1.5 V. [Hints: Use the appropriate current-voltage equation for each MOSFET, based on the answer]

Estimate the output voltage V0 for VG =1.5 V. [Hints: Use the appropriate current-voltage equation for each MOSFET, based on the answer]
3
GATE ECE 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
Two identical NMOS transistors M1 and M2 are connected as shown below. Vbias is
chosen so that both transistors are in saturation. The equivalent gm of the pair is
defined to be $$\frac{\partial I_{out}}{\partial v_i}$$
at constant Vout.
The equivalent gm of the pair is


4
GATE ECE 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
For the circuit shown in the following figure, transistors M1 and M2 are identical
NMOS transistors. Assume that M2 is in saturation and the output is unloaded
The current Ix is related to Ibias as

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