Practice Compensation - 3.3.5 | 3. Analog CMOS Circuit Design - Part 1: Design Principles of Operational Amplifiers in CMOS | CMOS Integrated Circuits
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Compensation

3.3.5 - Compensation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of compensation in op-amp design?

💡 Hint: Think about what can happen in high-gain configurations.

Question 2 Easy

Name the primary method of compensation we discussed.

💡 Hint: What type of circuit configuration does it involve?

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of compensation in op-amps?

Increase gain
Prevent oscillation
Enhance bandwidth

💡 Hint: Think about stability in high-gain applications.

Question 2

True or False: Miller Compensation decreases the bandwidth of an op-amp.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recollect the trade-off made for stability.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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