17.5.2.1 - Finding Output Voltage
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Practice Questions
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What is V_out in a common source configuration with V_in = 5V if R_D = 1kΩ?
💡 Hint: Remember to consider the operating region of the MOSFET.
Define transconductance (g_m).
💡 Hint: It relates to how effectively the device controls output based on input.
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What does the load resistor (R_D) affect in a MOSFET circuit?
💡 Hint: Consider how current flowing through R_D would affect V_out.
True or False: The gain of a MOSFET circuit is determined by the equation -g_m * R_D.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of gain and the parameters involved.
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Design a circuit using a NMOS with specific parameters (V_th = 2V, R_D = 100kΩ) and a V_dd of 12V. Calculate V_out for both saturation and triode regions.
💡 Hint: Graphically illustrate the load lines to validate your calculations.
A specific NMOS has g_m = 5 mA/V and R_D = 10kΩ. Calculate the gain and predict the output if V_in varies from V_th + 1V to V_dd.
💡 Hint: Check for any potential changes in operating regions when V_in approaches V_dd.
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