Practice Design of Gain Stages (Intermediate Amplification) - 7.3.2 | Module 7: Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps) and Their Design | Analog Circuits
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of using active loads in op-amp design?

💡 Hint: Think about how they differ from passive resistors.

Question 2

Easy

Briefly describe what level shifting achieves.

💡 Hint: Consider the interactions between stages.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What technique helps improve voltage gain in operational amplifiers?

  • Using resistors
  • Implementing active loads
  • Avoiding level shifting

💡 Hint: Think about how to increase gain.

Question 2

True or False: DC level shifting is unnecessary if your differential input stage output is always centered around zero volts.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider variability in signals.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a hypothetical operational amplifier using a BJT differential amplifier followed by an intermediate gain stage. Specify component values and provide justification for those values based on voltage gain, level shifting, and stability.

💡 Hint: Combine principles from the entire section for a comprehensive design.

Question 2

Analyze a multi-stage amplifier with specific parameters and identify points of instability. Propose a compensation method and justify its effectiveness.

💡 Hint: Refer to phase shift contributions of poles and compensation techniques.

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