Practice Design Guidelines Overview - 34.1.2 | 34. Common Source Amplifier (contd.) Numerical examples and design guidelines (Part B) | Analog Electronic Circuits - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the DC operating point ensure in an amplifier?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens if the amplifier does not have a proper bias.

Question 2

Easy

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the initial states required for signal processing.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary function of biasing resistors in a common source amplifier?

  • To increase voltage gain
  • To set the operating point
  • To decrease current

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens if the device does not operate in its desired region.

Question 2

True or False: The DC operating point determines the maximum output swing of an amplifier.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the average voltage plays into the swing capabilities.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a common source amplifier with a supply voltage of 5V. What bias resistor values would you choose for an input threshold voltage of 1V and a target current of 1 mA? Explain your calculations.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how much voltage you need to divide and remember your current.

Question 2

Discuss how lowering the threshold voltage affects the gain and performance of the common source amplifier, providing numerical examples.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Visualize the voltage swing implications when threshold voltages are modified.

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