67.5.2 - Current Equality Conditions in Circuit Design
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What is current equality and why is it important in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about how unequal currents affect transistor states.
Define active load.
💡 Hint: Consider how it compares to passive components.
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Why is it crucial for paired transistors in a common source amplifier to maintain current equality?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences on stability.
Which type of load typically enhances voltage gain in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: What type typically allows for adaptable operation?
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Design a common source amplifier using active load configurations that maintains current equality under varying input voltages. Analyze its expected voltage gain and provide justifications.
💡 Hint: Think about correlating input variations with output characteristics.
Evaluate the impact on overall performance when one transistor in a common source amplifier is out of saturation due to misaligned biasing. Provide detailed calculations of expected degradation.
💡 Hint: Use the characteristics provided in the section as reference points for calculations.
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