Practice Gain Mismatch - 5.3.1 | 5. Impact of Process Variations on Analog Circuit Performance | CMOS Integrated Circuits
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Gain Mismatch

5.3.1 - Gain Mismatch

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is gain mismatch?

💡 Hint: Think about how different values can affect the output.

Question 2 Easy

How does threshold voltage impact gain?

💡 Hint: What kind of voltage is needed for a transistor to turn on?

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Question 1

What is a key consequence of gain mismatch in analog circuits?

Improved output accuracy
Distortion in the output signal
Lower power consumption

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when components don't work as expected.

Question 2

True or False: Gain mismatch only occurs in differential amplifiers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about different circuit types where this could happen.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an analog circuit with an emphasis on minimizing gain mismatch. List the components and techniques you'd use.

💡 Hint: What components can you use that will naturally have matched characteristics?

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of a 10% gain mismatch on a differential amplifier's performance. Estimate the distortion introduced and how it might affect output signals.

💡 Hint: Consider what a mismatch means for audio clarity or fidelity.

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