Question

The number of transistors used in Very Large Scale Integration is

(a) 10^7 transistors/chip

(b) 10^6 – 10^7 transistors/chip

(c) 20^3 – 10^5 transistors/chip

(d) 10^2 – 20^3 transistors/chip

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Query is from IC Chip Size and Circuit Complexity topic in division IC Fabrication of Linear Integrated Circuits

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) 20^3 – 10^5 transistors/chip

In the realm of explanation: Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) ICs are fabricated using more than 3000 gates/chip, which is equivalent to 20,000 – 1,00,00,00 transistors/chip.