21. Linearization of non-linear circuit containing MOSFET (Contd.)
The chapter covers the process of linearization in non-linear circuits containing MOSFETs, detailing how to derive small signal equivalent circuits. It emphasizes the importance of small signal parameters such as transconductance and output conductance and the implications of these parameters on circuit analysis at different operating points. Additionally, it explains the simplification and usefulness of these models in various frequency ranges.
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What we have learnt
- Linearization transforms non-linear circuits into small signal equivalents.
- Small signal parameters are essential for analyzing circuit behavior under small signal conditions.
- The small signal model facilitates easier calculations and analysis of MOSFET circuits.
Key Concepts
- -- Small Signal Model
- A linearized version of a non-linear circuit that simplifies the analysis of circuit behavior under small variations in input.
- -- Transconductance (gm)
- A parameter quantifying the change in output current in response to a change in input voltage, crucial for small signal analysis.
- -- Output Conductance (gd)
- A measure of how the output current varies with the output voltage, used in analyzing output characteristics.
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