21.6.4 - Transconductance and Operating Point
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Define transconductance in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between voltage and current in a circuit.
What does the operating point refer to in MOSFET circuits?
💡 Hint: Consider the term 'Q-point' in your explanation.
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What does transconductance measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on how voltage affects current.
The operating point is also known as the?
💡 Hint: Relate this to amplifier circuits.
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You have a MOSFET with the following parameters: Vgs = 5V, Vth = 2V, and Id = 1mA. Calculate the transconductance and describe how it would vary if the voltage changes.
💡 Hint: Use the given parameters in your calculations.
Design a simple circuit using a MOSFET and compute the expected gain while discussing how changes in the operating point would affect your calculations.
💡 Hint: Consider different resistance values and how they affect the overall gain.
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