2022-11-04 11:55 Tags: # crowbar current When both NMOS and PMOS stacks are in saturation at the same time, producing a "short circuit" through the device. This only occurs for short periods of time. This has implications for power usage. ## Circuits Crowbar current is also mentioned as a protection circuit to shut down the device when excessive current is drawn. [^1] --- # References [^1]: [EDA Board](https://www.edaboard.com/threads/whats-the-crowbarred-condition-in-cmos.99087/)