FAIRCHILD AN-310 handbook

This application note describes the process for high-voltage CMOS (MM74HC), which uses a single-layer polycrystalline, single-layer metal, and P-well process with oxide-isolated transistors.


FAIRCHILD AN-310 handbook - cover page
Brand
Fairchild
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
9
File format
PDF
File size
4.6 MB
Published
01 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
MM74HC
MD5 checksum
1E031155F8616DD0888B7D80E928EB64

About this manual

This document is an application note from Fairchild Semiconductor describing the high-speed CMOS (MM74HC) processing technology. It details how the silicon-gate process utilizes microCMOS technology to improve switching speeds by reducing parasitic capacitances and increasing transistor gain. The text compares this process to traditional metal-gate CMOS processing.

What's inside

  • High-Speed CMOS Processing
  • MicroCMOS Technology
  • Silicon-Gate CMOS Processing
  • Metal-Gate CMOS Processing
  • Parasitic Capacitance
  • Transistor Gain
  • Polycrystalline Silicon Gates
  • Self-Aligned Gate Process
  • Interconnect Levels
  • Speed Comparison

Frequently asked questions

What is the MM74HC logic family?

It is a high-speed CMOS logic family that achieves its speed by utilizing microCMOS Technology.

How does the MM74HC00 compare to the DM74S00 at higher load capacitances?

The MM74HC00 operates as fast as the DM74S00 at any load capacitance.

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