6.4.3 - Voltage-Controlled Resistors
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What is a voltage-controlled resistor?
💡 Hint: Think about how it might be used in audio applications.
What region of operation do MOSFETs work in to act as voltage-controlled resistors?
💡 Hint: Consider the name of the region where MOSFET can adjust resistance.
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What is the primary function of a MOSFET operating as a voltage-controlled resistor?
💡 Hint: Think about how it is used in circuit applications.
True or False: The resistance in a voltage-controlled resistor increases with an increase in gate voltage.
💡 Hint: Consider the operation principle of the MOSFET in the triode region.
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Design a variable gain amplifier circuit using a voltage-controlled resistor. Explain your design rationale.
💡 Hint: Consider how feedback affects the gain to keep it steady.
Evaluate the effects of varying the gate voltage on an audio circuit's performance when using a voltage-controlled resistor.
💡 Hint: Think about frequency response in audio engineering.
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