3.3.1 - Differential Amplifier (Input Stage)
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What is the primary function of a differential amplifier?
💡 Hint: What do we mean by 'difference' in this context?
What type of transistors are commonly used in a differential pair?
💡 Hint: Think about the technology used in CMOS circuits.
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What is the main function of a differential amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what differentiates it from other types of amplifiers.
The tail current source in a differential amplifier...
💡 Hint: Is constant current important for stability?
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Design a differential amplifier that can achieve a specific gain of 100. What component values would you choose?
💡 Hint: What ratio do you need to achieve a gain of 100?
Evaluate how reducing the tail current would affect the stability of a differential amplifier.
💡 Hint: What happens to performance if you don't have enough current?
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