80. Differential Amplifier : Analysis and Numerical Examples (Contd.)(Part B)
The chapter explores the integration of MOSFETs and BJTs in differential amplifiers, focusing on concepts such as biasing, current control, and gain calculations. It highlights the advantages of using active components over passive elements to improve performance, specifically in suppressing common mode signals while maximizing differential gain. Through extensive numerical examples, the chapter elaborates on the impact of various circuit parameters and the operational characteristics of the amplifiers.
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What we have learnt
- Differential amplifiers can effectively use both MOSFETs and BJTs when designed following fundamental principles.
- The introduction of an active tail resistor significantly improves input common mode range and stabilizes operating points.
- Common mode gain can be effectively reduced while maintaining high differential gain in amplifiers.
Key Concepts
- -- Differential Amplifier
- A circuit configuration that amplifies the difference between two input signals while rejecting any signals that are common to both inputs.
- -- Common Mode Gain
- The gain of the circuit when the same signal is applied to both inputs; a lower common mode gain indicates better performance for differential signals.
- -- Active Tail Resistor
- A circuit component that replaces passive resistors in the tail of a differential amplifier, enhancing performance by stabilizing currents and improving the common mode rejection ratio.
- -- Biasing
- The process of setting a DC operating voltage or current for a transistor to allow it to operate efficiently in the desired region of its characteristic curve.
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