3.3.4 - Output Stage
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary role of the output stage in CMOS op-amps?
💡 Hint: Think about how the output connects to other components.
What type of transistors are typically used in a Class AB configuration?
💡 Hint: Consider the two types of MOS transistors in CMOS technology.
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What is the primary function of the output stage in a CMOS operational amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between the op-amp and its load.
True or False: A Class AB configuration only uses NMOS transistors.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of transistors in CMOS technology.
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Design a simple output stage for a CMOS op-amp and explain the choice of transistors used in the push-pull configuration.
💡 Hint: Think about how each transistor functions during different phases of the signal.
Evaluate the impact of increasing load resistance on the output stage's performance and discuss how it relates to distortion.
💡 Hint: What happens to current when the load resistance increases?
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