3.3.5 - Compensation
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of compensation in op-amp design?
💡 Hint: Think about what can happen in high-gain configurations.
Name the primary method of compensation we discussed.
💡 Hint: What type of circuit configuration does it involve?
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What is the primary goal of compensation in op-amps?
💡 Hint: Think about stability in high-gain applications.
True or False: Miller Compensation decreases the bandwidth of an op-amp.
💡 Hint: Recollect the trade-off made for stability.
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Given an op-amp with a high gain of 1000, estimate how compensation would impact its bandwidth if a capacitor of 10 nF is added.
💡 Hint: Factor in the op-amp’s gain and capacitance when estimating the bandwidth reduction.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of implementing compensation in ultra-high-speed op-amps.
💡 Hint: Consider the critical balance between speed and stability in electronics.
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