5.2 - Operating Principle of a MOSFET Amplifier
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What is the purpose of DC biasing in a MOSFET amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how a transistor needs to operate effectively to amplify signals.
Define Vth in the context of a MOSFET.
💡 Hint: Consider it as a gatekeeper for the MOSFET's operation.
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What does DC biasing do in a MOSFET amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider why having a 'point' is important for operation.
True or False: The AC input signal can create small variations in the gate voltage of a MOSFET.
💡 Hint: Remember that AC signals move up and down rather than being steady.
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Calculate the required VGS to maintain the MOSFET in saturation if Vth=1V and VDS=3V.
💡 Hint: Try out the basic rearranging of terms in the inequality.
Analyze the effects of incorrect DC biasing on signal distortion in a MOSFET amplifier using a practical circuit example.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the MOSFET does not receive the correct Q-point.
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