Practice Common-mode Gain (a_cm) Measurement (6.1.5) - DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER AND BASIC OP-AMP GAIN STAGES
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Common-Mode Gain (A_cm) Measurement

Practice - Common-Mode Gain (A_cm) Measurement

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Question 1 Easy

Define Common-Mode Gain (A_cm).

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the same voltage goes to both inputs.

Question 2 Easy

What does a low A_cm indicate in an amplifier?

💡 Hint: Remember, less output from common signals is more desired!

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Question 1

What is A_cm?

The output due to differential input
The output due to common input
The input voltage

💡 Hint: Think about how the input signals relate to the output.

Question 2

True or False: A lower A_cm is preferable in differential amplifiers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider why rejection is critical in amplifying signals.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the resistor values R_C = 2kΩ and R_E = 150kΩ, calculate the common-mode gain A_cm. Then discuss its engineering implications.

💡 Hint: Remember the formula and consider the effects of A_cm on circuit design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Why might common-mode gain deviate from the ideal of zero in practical circuits? Provide examples of real-world implications.

💡 Hint: Consider sources of variations and how they affect real-world performance.

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