Finding the CMOS transistor width ratio

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The discussion revolves around calculating the width ratio of n and p transistors in a CMOS inverter to achieve the least delay time in a chain of circuits. The minimum delay time is determined by the ratio of dynamic resistances of the transistors, leading to the equation B = √(Rd_p/Rd_n). The user calculates the dynamic resistances and derives the width of the p transistor as w_p = 624nm, using a calculated B value of 1.56. There is uncertainty regarding the correctness of the calculations, and the user seeks validation and guidance on potential mistakes. The conversation highlights the complexities of CMOS design and the importance of accurate calculations for circuit performance.
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Homework Statement


Calculate the ration of ##w_p/w_n## if n and p transistors in CMOS inverter necessary for the least delay time ##t_p## if the circuit is used in a chain of circuits.
a) What is ##w_p## in that circuit if you're given :
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b) Calculate the maximum short circuit current if ##V_{DD} = 3.3V##.

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3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B]
The minimum delay time for a CMOS circuit in this scenario is given if ##B## which is ##B=\frac{\frac{w_p}{L_p}}{\frac{w_n}{L_n}}## equals ##B=\sqrt{\frac{Rd_p}{Rd_n}}## where ##R_d## is dynamic resistance of a transistor calculated from a formula ##R_d=\frac{3}{4}\frac{V_{dd}}{I_{dsat}}*(1-5/6λV_{dd})##. So all i need to do is calculate both resistances divide them and get what ##B## equals so i can calculate ##w_p##.
For a N-Mos transistor ##I_{dsat}=1/2*\frac{μ_nC_{ox}w_n}{L_n}*(V_{dd} - V_t)^2## (Just for easier calculation I'm ignoring the short canal and effects of ##E_{cn}##. Putting all into equation and divind the parts which are the same i get:
##\frac{Rd_p}{Rd_n} = 270/70\frac{w_n}{w_p}## and if i use that ##w_p = B*w_n## since the lengths are the same i get ##\frac{Rd_p}{Rd_n} = 270/70\frac{1}{B}## and finally taking a square root and extracting ##B## i get that ##B=1.56##. This makes ##w_p = 624nm##. I have no way of checking if this is correct as no solution is given. Could you check and possibly correct the mistakes i made?
 

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I don't understand what your doing but if I had to do it Id start with the Miller capacitance of the mos being the dominant factor, I had to look up permutivitty on wiki, maybe that will help as all I knew it from was transformers.
 
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