On Schmitt trigger and other inverters

Walid Ibrahim, Valeriu Beiu, Mihai Tache, Fekri Kharbash

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    Abstract

    This paper compares classical CMOS versus Schmitt trigger (ST) inverters (INVs), sized both conventionally as well as unconventionally. The reason is that ST INVs are using positive feedback (which leads to hysteresis) and are expected to exhibit much better static noise margins (SNMs) than classical CMOS INVs. That is why ST INVs are more reliable. Lately, quite a few papers have been looking at using ST INVs for implementing SRAMs focusing mainly on the ultra-low voltage/power application range. Here we are going to look at SNM, delay, power and power-delay-product over the whole voltage range for exploring the potential advantages ST could offer in advanced CMOS technology nodes, and better identify their application range.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2013 IEEE 20th International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems, ICECS 2013
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages29-32
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9781479924523
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    Event2013 IEEE 20th International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems, ICECS 2013 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Duration: Dec 8 2013Dec 11 2013

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems

    Other

    Other2013 IEEE 20th International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems, ICECS 2013
    Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
    CityAbu Dhabi
    Period12/8/1312/11/13

    Keywords

    • CMOS
    • Schmitt trigger
    • inverter
    • sizing
    • static noise margin (SNM)

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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