Practice Differential Gain (a_d) (4.1.3) - DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER AND BASIC OP-AMP GAIN STAGES
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Differential Gain (A_d)

Practice - Differential Gain (A_d)

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Question 1 Easy

What does A_d stand for?

💡 Hint: Remember that A_d relates to the difference between input signals.

Question 2 Easy

Is A_d typically a positive or negative number?

💡 Hint: Consider the output's relation to the input signal.

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Question 1

What is the formula for differential gain (A_d)?

V_out1 / V_in
- (g_m * R_C / 2)
I_CQ / R_C

💡 Hint: Focus on the parameters used for amplification.

Question 2

True or False: A higher R_C leads to a lower A_d.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how amplification is achieved in circuits.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A differential amplifier has I_CQ = 0.8 mA, R_C = 6.8 kΩ. Calculate A_d and explain the significance of your answer in practical applications.

💡 Hint: Make sure to calculate g_m first based on I_CQ and V_T.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a scenario where A_cm measures at 0.01 V while A_d measures at 15 V, compute CMRR in dB and discuss how this impacts performance.

💡 Hint: Remember the logarithmic relation and its impact on noise bias calculations.

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