77.3 - Differential Amplifier Realization
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Practice Questions
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Define a differential amplifier in your own words.
💡 Hint: Focus on the function of the amplifier.
What does the common mode operation imply about input signals?
💡 Hint: Think about the term 'common'.
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What does a differential amplifier primarily do?
💡 Hint: Remember the focus on 'difference'.
In common mode operation, the output of the differential amplifier is ideally:
💡 Hint: Think about identical inputs.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a differential amplifier with a desired differential mode gain of 50. You have transistors with varying transconductances; outline your process.
💡 Hint: Think about how changes in resistor values affect gain.
If your output signal swing is lower than expected, identify potential factors causing this limitation and discuss how to resolve them.
💡 Hint: Think of all variables impacting output performance.
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