Practice Conditions derived from Barkhausen Criterion - 6.2.3 | Module 6: Oscillators and Current Mirrors | Analog Circuits
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6.2.3 - Conditions derived from Barkhausen Criterion

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the Barkhausen Criterion?

💡 Hint: Think about why oscillators need certain conditions.

Question 2

Easy

State the two conditions described by the Barkhausen Criterion.

💡 Hint: Consider what is needed for signals to reinforce.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What must be the total phase shift for sustained oscillations according to the Barkhausen Criterion?

  • 180 degrees
  • 0 degrees or integer multiples of 360 degrees
  • 90 degrees

💡 Hint: Remember the role of phase in feedback.

Question 2

True or False: If the loop gain is less than 1, oscillations will grow indefinitely.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of feedback strength.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an oscillator using an op-amp with a specific feedback network. Calculate the required phase shift and gain for sustained oscillation at a frequency of 1kHz.

💡 Hint: Use known frequency response formulas to support your calculations.

Question 2

Suppose a particular oscillator exhibits a phase shift of 270 degrees; what should the additional phase shift be to meet the Barkhausen Criterion?

💡 Hint: Think about integer multiples of 360 degrees.

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