Practice Design of Output Stages (Class A, AB for Driving Load) - 7.3.3 | Module 7: Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps) and Their Design | Analog Circuits
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Question 1

Easy

What is the main goal of an op-amp's output stage?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes an amplifier efficient in different applications.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of a Class A output stage.

💡 Hint: Consider the output's quality in audio applications.

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Question 1

What class of output stage is primarily used in operational amplifiers for balancing efficiency and linearity?

  • Class A
  • Class B
  • Class AB

💡 Hint: Think about typical operational amplifier applications.

Question 2

True or False: Class B output stages operate with continuous quiescent current.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens at zero crossing.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a Class AB output stage for a specific application requiring low distortion and moderate efficiency. Specify the required quiescent current and how you would implement the Vbe multiplier.

💡 Hint: Consider the design aspects you would use to ensure the quiescent bias remains stable against temperature changes.

Question 2

Compare the thermal dynamics between a Class A and Class AB output stage in handling increased load currents during operation.

💡 Hint: Examine how each class operates under different load conditions and the associated thermal effects.

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