Learn how to calculate the gain of a basic 2-stage CMOS Op-Amp using Cadence Virtuoso. Explore theoretical analysis, transient simulation, and AC simulation methods to accurately measure op-amp performance, stability, and frequency response in analog circuit designs.
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Struggling to find key parameters for transistors in Cadence? Learn how to quickly and effectively characterize NMOS devices with this comprehensive guide. …
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What are the differences between NMOS and PMOS devices in a CMOS technology? …
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The Tie Cells are small circuits used to connect (or tie) gates or input logic gates to vdd power or ground. …
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Why are the LDOs mainly built with pmos as a pass transistor and not with nmos devices? …
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How to know the region of operation of a single transistor in Cadence? What are the meaning of 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 Regions in terms of cutt-off, saturation, sub-threshold, etc …
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Generating complementary clock signals from a single oscillator signal is straightforward with the so-called non-overlapping block.
Let’s analyze it!!
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Where can we obtain mathematically the ON-voltage or forward-bias voltage in bipolar transistors, which is around 0.7V? …
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Often we deal or receive a black background the typical black-background Cadence schematic that we wish to convert to a white-background Schematic… How? …
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There are many types of comparators, in this example a comparator with hysteresis is analyzed and simulated. …
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Noise is a critical and important factor in achieving high-performance integrated circuits. To design analog circuits, at least a basic understanding of noise is required. …
Noise types in CMOS circuits: Thermal, Flicker and Shot Noise explainedRead More »
