Practice Voltage Gain Stage - 3.3.3 | 3. Analog CMOS Circuit Design - Part 1: Design Principles of Operational Amplifiers in CMOS | CMOS Integrated Circuits
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Academics
Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Professional Courses
Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skillsβ€”perfect for learners of all ages.

games

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of the voltage gain stage in an op-amp?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why amplification is necessary in circuit design.

Question 2

Easy

Define the common-source configuration in brief.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the role of source terminal in amplifying signals.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a voltage gain stage?

  • To decrease the output voltage
  • To amplify the output voltage
  • To filter signals

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the role of amplification in op-amp function.

Question 2

Cascode configuration is used to:

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the benefits of placing two transistors in series.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an operational amplifier circuit using a common-source configuration and calculate its expected voltage gain. What factors could you manipulate to alter the gain?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for components that can change the transconductance of your transistors.

Question 2

Explain how the cascode configuration affects the bandwidth of an op-amp and its overall performance in high-speed applications.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how high-output impedance interacts with capacitance.

Challenge and get performance evaluation