Find W/L for CMOS Circuit: Triode/Cutoff Modes

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The discussion centers on determining the W/L ratio for a CMOS inverter circuit, which is stated to be 2, but the user calculates it as approximately 0.08333. The user applies the relevant formula from the exercise but is confused about the discrepancy in results. They correctly substitute known values but seem to misinterpret the conditions under which the W/L ratio should be derived, specifically in Triode and Cutoff modes. Clarification on the proper application of the formulas and the operational modes of the MOSFETs is needed to resolve the calculation error. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately finding the W/L ratio in CMOS circuits.
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How to find W/L??

Homework Statement


The exercise already tells me that the value of W/L is 2. However, I can't seem to understand where that result came from. I'd like to know how I can get to that conclusion.

Here is the exercise with the graph of the inverter:
Inverter image:
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee410/jean28x/image2_zps9e7f8724.png

Exercise, part 1:
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee410/jean28x/image_zps136b69f7.png

Exercise, part 2:
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee410/jean28x/image_1_zps32b9a8ee.png

Homework Equations


Here is a picture of relevant formulas of MOSFETS:
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee410/jean28x/image_2_zpse3d8245e.png

There is also the formula in the hint that is given in the exercise:
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee410/jean28x/image_1_zps32b9a8ee.png

The Attempt at a Solution



So, using the formula given in the hint, I substitute the values (I already know the 48 KΩ part):

48k = 1/((125μ)(W/L)(2.5 - 0.5))

Solving for W/L, I get:

12 = 1 / (W/L)

W/L = 1 / 12 = 0.08333

However, the answer says that W/L is supposed to be 2. What am I doing wrong here?

Thanks a lot.P.S.

It might be worth noting that, since this is an exercise working with CMOS circuits, then the relevant state that it should be analyzed in is in Triode and Cutoff modes.
 
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