80.4.1 - Current Flow and Voltage Drop Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating voltage drop across a resistor?
💡 Hint: Think Ohm's law!
Define common mode voltage.
💡 Hint: Remember, it affects both transistors equally!
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What causes distortion in the output of a differential amplifier?
💡 Hint: What happens when common mode pushes limits?
True or False: The common mode voltage should always be minimized in amplifier designs.
💡 Hint: Consider operational requirements!
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Design a differential amplifier circuit with an aim for a specific gain of 50 while keeping distortion minimal. Present the power supply and component specifications.
💡 Hint: Consider using feedback resistors appropriately.
Evaluate the impact of increasing the load resistance on the differential mode characteristics and potential distortion in an existing amplifier design.
💡 Hint: Reflect on load effects in small signal models.
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