Practice Analysis Of Current And Voltage Levels (79.3.1) - Differential Amplifier : Analysis and Numerical Examples (Contd.)
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Analysis of Current and Voltage Levels

Practice - Analysis of Current and Voltage Levels

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define DC Operating Point.

💡 Hint: Think about what keeps a transistor stable in operation.

Question 2 Easy

What parameter indicates the effectiveness of current flow concerning input voltage changes?

💡 Hint: It involves the ratio of output current change to input voltage change.

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Question 1

What is the function of a tail resistor in a differential amplifier?

Transistor biasing
Output filtering
Input matching

💡 Hint: Think about stability and biasing in circuits.

Question 2

True or False: A higher common mode gain relative to differential gain indicates a well-functioning amplifier.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the roles of each gain type.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a differential amplifier with a given input range of 0V to 5V. Explain how you would set the DC operating point to maximize output swing.

💡 Hint: Remember the connection between power supply, output voltage, and operating range.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact on performance when a tail resistor is replaced with a current source in terms of gain and stability.

💡 Hint: Consider how active devices react differently under variable conditions compared to passive devices.

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