Practice Dc Operating Point And Small Signal Parameters (79.2.1) - Differential Amplifier : Analysis and Numerical Examples (Contd.)
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DC Operating Point and Small Signal Parameters

Practice - DC Operating Point and Small Signal Parameters

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What happens if the voltage at the base exceeds the specified levels?

💡 Hint: Consider the function of transistors in amplification.

Question 2 Easy

Define small signal parameters.

💡 Hint: Think about how small signals affect amplifier function.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of calculating the DC operating point?

To maximize gain
To ensure transistors are in active region
To lower the output swing

💡 Hint: Think about what conditions are required for proper transistor function.

Question 2

True or False: Common mode gain should be higher than differential mode gain for optimal amplifier performance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on what is meant by 'desired signals' in amplification.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a differential amplifier circuit given resistances and expected performance outputs. Calculate the required DC operating point and small signal parameters.

💡 Hint: Start with known resistance values and use formulas from our discussions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of maintaining an improper DC operating point for a range of input signals within an amplifier circuit.

💡 Hint: Reflect back on operating principles and their correlations to input signals.

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