Practice - Example Circuit Analysis
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Practice Questions
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Define a differential amplifier in your own words.
💡 Hint: Focus on what makes it different from other amplifiers.
What role does the operating point play in a transistor's function?
💡 Hint: Think about how voltage levels affect transistor behavior.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of a differential amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the specific signals it emphasizes.
True or False: High common mode gain is desired in differential amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Consider how noise affects signal integrity.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a differential amplifier circuit using both BJTs and MOSFETs achieving a differential mode gain of 150. Calculate the required resistor values assuming desired currents.
💡 Hint: Use the formula A_d = R_C / R_E.
Discuss how the common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) can be calculated and its significance in real-world applications.
💡 Hint: Look at definitions of both types of gain.
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