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In the circuit shown below, what is the minimum allowable value of VDD if M1 must remain in the saturation region (avoid triode region)? Assume lambda = 0, unCox = 200 uA/V^2, Vth = 0.4 V. In Figure 6.1, what is the minimum allowable value of VDD if M1 must not enter the triode region?

In the circuit shown below, what is the minimum allowable value of VDD if M1 must remain in the saturation region (avoid triode region)? Assume lambda = 0, unCox = 200 uA/V^2, Vth = 0.4 V. In Figure 6.1, what is the minimum allowable value of VDD if M1 must not enter the triode region?

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In the circuit shown below, what is the minimum allowable value of VDD if M1 must remain in the saturation region (avoid triode region)? Assume lambda = 0, unCox = 200 uA/V^2, Vth = 0.4 V. In Figure 6.1, what is the minimum allowable value of VDD if M1 must not enter the triode region?

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