Practice - Condition for Oscillation (Magnitude Condition) - 6.4.3.4
Practice Questions
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What is the minimum value of |Aβ| for sustained oscillations?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means for an output to maintain itself.
What happens if the loop gain is less than 1?
💡 Hint: Think about what occurs as the oscillation weakens.
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What does the magnitude condition require in oscillator circuits?
💡 Hint: What do you think is required to maintain oscillation?
True or False: If the loop gain is set to 0.5, the oscillations will be sustained.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the gain cannot overcome losses.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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