6 Transistors: Why More is Better?

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In summary, the use of 6 transistors is necessary due to the limitations of using only 4 transistors in a circuit. This is because using NMOS devices to pull up and PMOS devices to pull down will result in the devices turning off before the output is fully pulled up or down. Additionally, the body effect can further decrease the voltage output, making it even more difficult to achieve the desired output. Therefore, using 6 transistors allows for proper functioning of the circuit and avoids potential issues such as entering the noise margin.
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Why is it required to have 6 transistors? Can it not have 4? Can the output not receive two LOW signals at once? Or does it have something to do with superposition such that upon adding the two signals it may enter the noise margin?
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The circuit you've drawn in the bottom doesn't work. You can't use NMOS devices to pull up (and PMOS devices to pull down) in this way, because the devices will turn off before they pull up (or down) all of the way. Suppose your a and b are at Vdd. When those two NMOS devices try to pull up the output it will stop at <Vdd-2*Vt, because the NMOS devices turn off. In practice, what's called the body effect will make it even worse. If Vdd=5V, for example, the output probably won't pull up much past ~3V. Then if you feed this into the next gate of the system, the next NMOS devices have a lower voltage on their gates so the output pulls up less. Bottom line - it doesn't work this way.
 

1. What are transistors?

Transistors are electronic devices that are used to amplify and switch electronic signals. They are a fundamental building block of modern electronic circuits.

2. How do transistors work?

Transistors work by controlling the flow of electrons through a semiconductor material. They have three regions - the emitter, base, and collector - that are used to regulate the flow of current.

3. Why are transistors important in electronics?

Transistors are important in electronics because they allow for the miniaturization of electronic devices, making them faster, smaller, and more efficient. They also enable the creation of complex circuits that can perform a variety of functions.

4. How many transistors are typically used in electronic devices?

The number of transistors used in electronic devices varies depending on the complexity and purpose of the device. For example, a simple calculator may use a few dozen transistors, while a modern smartphone can have billions of transistors.

5. Why is more transistors better?

Having more transistors in a device allows for more complex and powerful circuits to be built. This can result in faster processing speeds, better performance, and more advanced features. It also allows for the integration of multiple functions into a single device, making it more efficient and cost-effective.

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