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Introduction to Feedback Systems
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Today, we will explore how feedback impacts the frequency response of amplifiers. Can anyone remind me what feedback is?
Isn't feedback when part of the output is fed back to the input?
Exactly! Feedback helps stabilize circuits by modifying parameters like gain. It can be positive or negative. What do you think is more common in amplifiers?
Negative feedback, to stabilize the gain and reduce distortion.
That's correct! Remember the acronym 'SAG' for Stability, Amplitude, and Gain when thinking about feedback systems.
Impact of Feedback on Gain
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Now let's discuss how feedback affects gain. How does feedback influence the gain of an amplifier?
It generally reduces the gain, right?
Yes! But it also makes the system more stable. Can someone explain why the gain reduces?
Because the feedback reduces the effective input signal.
Correct! This interaction between the gain and feedback is essential for designing reliable circuits.
Pole Locations in Feedback Systems
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Let's delve into pole locations in feedback systems. What happens to the poles of a system with negative feedback?
They shift, right? Especially when we have more poles!
Absolutely! The shift in poles changes the frequency response of the system. Can anyone share how we represent these changes mathematically?
We can use transfer functions that include the feedback parameters.
Exactly! A(s) and β(s) will illustrate their dependency based on frequency.
Bode Plots and Feedback
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Let's observe how feedback modifies the Bode plot. What trends should we look for?
We should see a reduction in gain at certain frequencies.
Correct! And where do we typically observe the phase shift?
Around the pole location; it tends to shift downward.
Perfect! Understanding these concepts is crucial for analyzing amplifier behavior.
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The content elaborates on various aspects of feedback systems, specifically in how feedback influences the frequency response of forward amplifiers. It addresses the significance of pole locations in determining gain characteristics and overall system stability, with illustrations of lower and higher frequency responses.
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Effect of Feedback on Frequency Response (Part – A)
This section from the lecture by Prof. Pradip Mandal introduces the effects of feedback on the frequency response of amplifiers, emphasizing its role in modifying the system’s gain and stability. Feedback systems can introduce various poles in the transfer function that affect the amplifier's performance.
The discussion begins with a recap of the feedback systems already covered, focusing on how the presence of feedback modifies the frequency response — primarily the gain but also including transconductance, transimpedance, and impedance response. The importance of pole locations in the feedback system is emphasized, discussing how the poles of both the amplifier and the feedback network can shift under feedback conditions.
The lecture categorizes the analysis based on the number of poles present in the amplifier's transfer function. For instance, in the case of a single pole, the effect of negative feedback on the pole's location is explored, revealing how it shifts due to the feedback network. Further, the revised gain and its low-frequency characteristics are established, showcasing how the feedback system modifies these parameters.
The content also covers scenarios with multiple poles, detailing how they might influence the feedback network and affect overall stability. The instructor illustrates these concepts using Bode plots to indicate the system's gain and phase characteristics, further clarifying the impact of feedback on pole shifts and frequency responses.
A thorough understanding of these principles is vital for realizing how feedback mechanisms dictate amplifier performance, ensuring stable and predictable circuit behavior.
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Introduction to Feedback and Frequency Response
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Dear students and participants, welcome back to our NPTEL online certification course on Analog Electronic Circuits; myself, Pradip Mandal from E and EC department of IIT Kharagpur. Today’s topic of discussion is the Effect of Feedback network on Frequency Response of the forward amplifier. We are in week-10 and it is module-9. We have started feedback system and four different configurations. Today we will see how the frequency response of an amplifier changes due to the presence of a feedback network.
Detailed Explanation
This introduction sets the stage for our discussion on feedback networks and their impact on the frequency response of amplifiers. Feedback networks are crucial in modifying how an amplifier behaves, especially in terms of the gain at different frequencies. In this module, we will explore how feedback affects not just amplifiers but can also be generalized to other linear circuits. The focus will be mainly on how the amplifier’s gain changes due to feedback, and we'll establish a connection to other parameters like impedance and transconductance.
Examples & Analogies
Think of feedback in a classroom setting. When a teacher gives feedback on assignments, it can change how students approach future work. Similarly, feedback in electronic circuits alters the amplifier's performance, enhancing its qualities and making it more stable.
Frequency Response and Poles
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The concepts we will cover today focus on how the locations of the poles change within the feedback system and the relationship between the amplifier's poles and those of the feedback network. We will be considering cases of amplifiers with varying numbers of poles, up to three, and will address situations where only the amplifier has poles, or both the amplifier and the feedback network have poles.
Detailed Explanation
In electronic circuits, 'poles' refer to the points in the frequency domain where the gain of the system drops. Changing the locations of these poles significantly affects how the circuit behaves across different frequencies. By understanding how feedback modifies the pole locations, we can predict how an amplifier’s frequency response will be altered – for example, by potentially increasing stability or bandwidth.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine tuning a musical instrument. The correct placement of each string (poles) impacts the overall sound (frequency response). By adjusting the tension of strings, you alter their positions for a better tune, just as feedback alters circuit poles to achieve a desired amplifier response.
Understanding Feedback System Models
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Let us recap previous discussions, focusing on the forward amplifier and the feedback network, where the forward amplifier gain is A. In the frequency domain, both A and β (the feedback factor) are frequency-dependent. The feedback system transfer function is defined by the relationship between primary output and primary input, which is A/(1 + Aβ). This equation holds in both time and frequency domains.
Detailed Explanation
The feedback system is mathematically represented to showcase how output responds to the input. The feedback system transfer function reveals how gain is adjusted by feedback. When we apply feedback, rather than just amplifying the input signal, we modify the gain based on previous output, represented as a fraction of the input after feedback.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a music amplifier that adjusts its volume based on listener feedback. If feedback indicates the sound is too loud or soft, the system alters its gain (volume) according to that input, resembling how electronic circuits adjust their gains through feedback mechanisms.
Case Study: One-Pole Amplifier with Feedback
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Suppose we have a feedback system where β is constant and the forward amplifier has a transfer function with only one pole. We define A(s) with a pole at s = -p, keeping the system stable. The feedback system transfer function simplifies to A/(1 + βA). The new pole location of the feedback system is affected by this feedback.
Detailed Explanation
In this case, we analyze how the presence of a feedback network affects the pole's location of the amplifier. Assuming a simple model where the feedback factor remains constant, we explore how the effectiveness of this feedback impacts stability and response times of the system. The new pole's location, derived from our mathematical equation, informs us on how feedback changes response characteristics.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a chef adjusting a recipe based on tasting feedback: if they find it too salty (the pole), they reduce the salt (feedback). The recipe's flavor adapts based on this adjustment. Just like our amplifier adapts its frequency response based on feedback.
Summarizing Feedback Impact
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In conclusion, we have seen that the feedback in amplifiers impacts both the gain and the location of the poles. The shift in poles and the resulting gain bandwidth product remains consistent across amplifiers, meaning we can predict how variations in feedback will affect performance.
Detailed Explanation
Feedback helps improve amplifier performance by reducing distortion and enhancing the stability of the system. Notably, while we can shift poles to meet design specifications, some critical characteristics, like gain-bandwidth product, remain the same. This understanding allows engineers to design systems with desirable traits by adjusting feedback appropriately.
Examples & Analogies
Like a sports coach refining players’ techniques based on performance feedback. While the fundamental skills (gain-bandwidth) stay constant, improved strategies (shifted poles) lead to better game outcomes for the team.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Feedback: The return of part of the output to the input to regulate or improve system performance.
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Frequency Response: The system’s output response at various frequencies.
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Poles and zeros: Critical points that affect the stability and response characteristics of the system.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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An operational amplifier configured in a feedback loop to achieve stable gain.
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A Bode plot illustrating the gain roll-off beyond a certain frequency due to pole shifting in a feedback amplifier.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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For feedback's tale, gain's reduced scale, with poles that slide down, stability's crown.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine an amplifier at a party. Each time it receives feedback from the audience, it adjusts its volume to make sure no one feels overwhelmed—this is how feedback keeps it stable.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Use 'GASP' to remember Feedback effects: Gain reduction, Amplifier stability, Pole shift.
🎯 Super Acronyms
GFP - Gain Feedback Properties
- Remember Gains
- Feedback
- Poles.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Frequency Response
Definition:
The output of a system as a function of frequency, relating to how different frequencies are amplified or attenuated.
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Term: Feedback
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The process where a portion of the output signal is fed back to the input to modify the behavior of the system.
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Term: Poles
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Specific frequencies in a transfer function at which the gain of the system approaches infinity, affecting stability.
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Term: Loop Gain
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The product of the gain of the forward amplifier and the feedback factor.
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Term: Bode Plot
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A graphical representation of a system's frequency response, detailing gain and phase shift over frequency.