76.1 - Differential Amplifier: Basic Structure and Principle of Operation (Contd.)
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What is a differential amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what signals it is designed to measure.
How does a common emitter configuration change the output signal?
💡 Hint: Consider how the input and output relate in terms of phase.
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What is the primary function of a differential amplifier?
💡 Hint: It's in the name!
True or False: Common mode gain should be maximized.
💡 Hint: Consider what common mode signals might do.
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Design a differential amplifier with a specified differential gain of 10. What components would you choose, and how would you configure them?
💡 Hint: Consider how the gain formula relates to the parameters of the circuit.
Explain how varying the tail resistor affects both differential and common mode gain in a practical differential amplifier.
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs in amplifier design.
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