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 TOPIC: NMOS

PRESENTED BY:
Farhan 40901
Abu bakar 40803
H.M Raheel 40823
Abdul Muqeet 40844
Dildad Hussain 40827
 LIST OF CONTENT
Introduction to NMOS (H.M Raheel)
BASICS OF NMOS (Farhan)
OPERATION (Farhan)
Circuit Diagram (Farhan)
Application (Abu bakar)
Advantages (Dildad Hussain)
Disadvantages (Abdul Muqeet)
Conclusion (Abdul Muqeet)
 NMOS
1. NMOS Stands For N-type Metal-oxide-semiconductor, A Type Of
MOSFET (Metal-oxide-semiconductor Field-effect Transistor).
2. MOSFETs Are Fundamental Building Blocks In Modern Electronic
Circuits.
3. Nmos Is Widely Used In Digital Integrated Circuits Due To Its
Advantages In Terms Of Size, Power Consumption, And Speed.[1]
 Basics of NMOS
STRUCTURE:
Gate, source, and drain: key components of an NMOS transistor.
METAL GATE:
Controls the flow of electrons between the source and drain .
OXIDE LAYER:
Insulating layer between the gate and the semiconductor material
(usually silicon).[1]
 Operation
Voltage Control:
NMOS operates by applying a voltage to the Gate, controlling the flow of
electrons from the Source to the Drain.
Threshold Voltage (Vth):
Minimum voltage required on the Gate to allow conduction.
Enhancement Mode:
NMOS is considered an enhancement-mode device; it is normally off until a
voltage is applied to the Gate.[1]
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
 Applications

Digital Logic Gates:

NMOS transistors are the building blocks of digital circuits, forming the
basis of logic gates.
Memory Cells:
Used in certain types of memory cells, such as dynamic random-access
memory (DRAM).
Microprocessors:
Integral to the design of microprocessors and other digital integrated
circuits.[1]
 ADVANTAGES

Size:
NMOS transistors can be fabricated in small sizes, enabling high-density integration.
Power Consumption:
Generally consumes less power compared to other transistor types.
Speed:
Fast switching speeds make NMOS suitable for high-frequency applications.[2]
 DISADVANTAGES

1. MOS transistors are also capacitors. Hence, speed of operation is

lowest due to very high capacitive loading.
2. Large propagation delay per gate.
3. Higher power dissipation than CMOS gates.
4. This technology has not acquired as much popularity as the CMOS
technology. MOS, because of its lower power dissipation and higher
speed of operation has replaced NMOS almost completely[2]
 Conclusion

• NMOS circuits are essential components in the world of

digital electronics.
• Their small size, low power consumption, and fast
switching speeds make them a preferred choice in various
applications.
• Ongoing research aims to address challenges and further
enhance the performance of NMOS technology.[1]
 References

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