by "S. Badel" <stephane.badel@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
May 9, 2008 at 04:52 PM
> Can anyone tell me why should I use VDD=3.3 V when I'm using the 0,35
> um technology? Can I use 5 V instead of 3.3 V?
Because higher voltages can cause breakdown of the gate oxide.
You may have thick gate oxide transistors available for 5V operation in
your process, though. But
they will be slower. These're typically used for I/O cells.
Stéphane
