3.3 - Key Components in CMOS Operational Amplifier Design
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What is the primary function of a differential amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how a sound system would work with two microphones.
What type of transistors make up a balanced differential pair?
💡 Hint: Consider the types of MOSFETs used in CMOS circuits.
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What does a differential amplifier amplify?
💡 Hint: Consider what defines 'differential' in electronics.
True or False: Miller compensation is used to stabilize op-amps.
💡 Hint: Think about stability in high-frequency responses.
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Design a simple CMOS op-amp by detailing how you would implement each stage (differential amplifier, voltage gain stage, output stage) and explain the purpose of each stage.
💡 Hint: Think functionally—each part plays a role in the overall signal processing.
Discuss how altering the tail current source affects the op-amp performance. What would happen if the tail current fluctuates?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of consistency and stability in electrical parameters.
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