Preview of practice Common Source Amplifier (contd.) (34.1) - Common Source Amplifier (contd.) Numerical examples and design guidelines (Part B)
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Common Source Amplifier (Contd.)

Practice - Common Source Amplifier (Contd.)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the threshold voltage for a MOSFET?

💡 Hint: Think about the condition for the device to start conducting.

Question 2 Easy

Define output swing in the context of amplifiers.

💡 Hint: Consider the limits of the amplifier's output voltage.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of bias resistors in a common source amplifier?

To amplify the signal
To set the operating point
To improve frequency response

💡 Hint: Think about why we establish a DC level in amplifiers.

Question 2

True or False: The output swing is influenced by both the supply voltage and the threshold voltage.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of output limits.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a common source amplifier to achieve a 14V output swing using a 20V supply. Describe all steps and calculations.

💡 Hint: Use operating point calculations to find balance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given an amplifier with a gain of 10 and an RD of 1k ohm, determine the required drain current if VGS is 3V, and VTH is 1.5V.

💡 Hint: Link gain and drain current using their formulas for understanding.

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