CMOSStrukturen

CMOSstrukturen refers to the complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor structures used in modern integrated circuits. At its core, CMOS technology utilizes pairs of complementary transistors, one p-type and one n-type, to form logic gates. This complementary nature means that when one transistor is on, the other is off, leading to a significant reduction in static power consumption. When a logic gate constructed with CMOSstrukturen switches states, both transistors are briefly on, creating a transient current flow. However, in a steady state, one of the transistors is always off, preventing a continuous path for current from the power supply to ground. This inherent low power consumption is a key reason for CMOS's dominance in microprocessors, memory chips, and other semiconductor devices where power efficiency is critical. The fabrication of CMOSstrukturen involves complex photolithography and etching processes to define the precise patterns of semiconductor materials, insulators, and metal interconnects on silicon wafers. The continuous miniaturization of these structures, driven by Moore's Law, has led to increasingly powerful and energy-efficient electronic devices.