78.2.1 - Common Mode Stimulus
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Practice Questions
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Define common mode gain.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when both inputs see the same signal.
What does it mean to have signals in differential mode?
💡 Hint: Think about how the two signals interact when applied.
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What is the common mode gain denoted by?
💡 Hint: Recall the notation from our discussions.
True or False: Common mode voltage leads to differences in outputs.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of identical input signals.
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Given a circuit with a common mode gain of -3 and an input voltage of 5V to both inputs, calculate the common mode output and describe any assumptions made.
💡 Hint: Use the common mode gain formula.
Design a simple differential amplifier circuit indicating how to keep transistors in their active region when applying a constant DC voltage. Discuss the implications of your design.
💡 Hint: Consider D.C operating points and analyze signal ranges.
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