Practice Condition for Oscillation (Magnitude Condition) - 6.4.3.4 | Module 6: Oscillators and Current Mirrors | Analog Circuits
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6.4.3.4 - Condition for Oscillation (Magnitude Condition)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the minimum value of |Aβ| for sustained oscillations?

💡 Hint: Consider what it means for an output to maintain itself.

Question 2

Easy

What happens if the loop gain is less than 1?

💡 Hint: Think about what occurs as the oscillation weakens.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the magnitude condition require in oscillator circuits?

  • |Aβ| < 1
  • |Aβ| = 1
  • |Aβ| ≥ 1

💡 Hint: What do you think is required to maintain oscillation?

Question 2

True or False: If the loop gain is set to 0.5, the oscillations will be sustained.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the gain cannot overcome losses.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a oscillator circuit using an amplifier and feedback network. Calculate the necessary gain to satisfy the magnitude condition and explain your design choices.

💡 Hint: Think about the feedback factors and their effects on oscillation stability.

Question 2

Evaluate an oscillator circuit with a defined loop gain of 0.7. What would be the expected behavior? Propose modifications to enable sustained oscillation.

💡 Hint: Consider what conditions need to be met for stability in oscillation.

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