78.2 - Differential Amplifier: Analysis and Numerical Examples (Contd.)
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Practice Questions
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Define Common Mode Gain in the context of differential amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Think of how the output changes with same input signals.
What does the DC Operating Point represent?
💡 Hint: Consider the active region of transistors.
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What does the common mode gain reflect?
💡 Hint: Relate it to how outputs change with similar input signals.
True or False: Large signal analysis focuses only on the AC components.
💡 Hint: Think of how we consider total input signals.
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Given a differential amplifier circuit with specified resistances and supply voltage, determine the DC operating point and average output swing.
💡 Hint: Work through each component, ensuring both transistors stay within their active range.
Discuss the impact of varying the common mode voltage on the DC operating point and the amplifier's performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the thresholds for both transistors and how they interact with applied voltage.
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