N
An ASCII file containing a description of schematic design elements and their
interconnections. Netlist transfer is the most common way of moving designs from one
design system or tool to another. The file formats that are used by Intersil are Cadence
and EDIF.
Also called "N-Channel MOS" (metal oxide semiconductor). A type of MOSFET in
which electrons are the dominant charge carrier in the semiconductor channel. The channel
is N-type. NMOS devices run at least twice as fast as PMOS (P-Channel MOS) devices--the
oldest type of MOS circuit-- because the mobility of electrons is higher than that of
holes. Compare PMOS.
Unwanted acoustic or electromagnetic disturbances, as opposed to desired signals. See signal.
Any device that faithfully retains its stored information after power is removed.
Examples: EPROMS, PALS, bubble memories, rotating magnetic discs, optical memory. See volatile memory.
Non Photo-Non Process Limited Yield.
A two-junction transistor with an N-type collector and emitter and a P-type base. See
bipolar transistor and complementary. Compare PNP
transistor.
Non-Recurring Engineering. A one-time charge for photomask
development, test and prototype tooling, and associated engineering costs.
ns, nsec
Abbreviations for nanosecond (x10-9 second). One thousandth of a
microsecond. Electronic signals travel approximately one foot per nsec.
A semiconductor type in which the density of holes in the valence band is exceeded by
the density of electrons in the conduction band. N-type behavior is induced by the
addition of donor impurities, such as arsenic or phosphorus, to the crystal structure of
silicon. See also acceptors, donors,
doping and impurities.
