70.4 - Differential Amplifier Overview
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Practice Questions
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What is a single-ended amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how many inputs are relevant.
Define differential mode.
💡 Hint: What do you think it indicates when signals are compared?
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What does a differential amplifier primarily amplify?
💡 Hint: Focus on the key functions of differential amplifiers.
True or False: Common mode signals affect the performance of differential amplifiers negatively.
💡 Hint: Consider how common factors impact measurements.
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Design a differential amplifier circuit that outputs a signal of 5V given two input signals of 3V and 1V, if the gain A_d is to be maintained at 2. Describe the steps involved.
💡 Hint: Think about how the relationship between inputs defines the output under given amplification.
Explain what happens to the output of differential amplifiers if both input signals experience the same interference from noise. How can this scenario be mitigated?
💡 Hint: Explore the concepts of noise reduction in amplifiers and how differential circuits aid performance.
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