6.1.6 - Small Signal Equivalent Circuit
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What is a small signal equivalent circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about how we simplify complex circuits.
What does linearization involve?
💡 Hint: Consider the region we focus on.
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What does small signal equivalent circuit help to analyze?
💡 Hint: Remember the types of circuits we discussed.
True or False: Linearization involves taking a non-linear component and making it more complex to analyze.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of linearization.
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Consider a diode circuit at an operating point of 0.7V. Describe how you would derive its small signal model and explain the significance of each step.
💡 Hint: Work methodically through the diode’s I-V characteristics.
You have a non-linear amplifier that shows varying gain at different input levels. How would a small signal equivalent model help in its design?
💡 Hint: Consider the simplification advantages in non-linear applications.
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