Practice Summary Of Key Concepts (8.5) - Op-Amp Applications III - Comparators and Voltage Regulators
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Summary of Key Concepts

Practice - Summary of Key Concepts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a comparator?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when one voltage is greater than the other.

Question 2 Easy

Define a voltage regulator.

💡 Hint: Consider why we need stable voltage in electronics.

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Question 1

What does a comparator output when V+ is greater than V-?

Logic Low
Logic High
No Output

💡 Hint: Think about which input is stronger.

Question 2

True or False: Hysteresis is used to prevent unwanted switching in comparators.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall why noise is a problem in decision processes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a comparator circuit for a battery monitoring system that triggers an alarm if the voltage falls below a threshold. Include component choices and expected behavior.

💡 Hint: Consider how you'd detect that the battery is running low.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the stability of a given linear voltage regulator circuit. Suggest improvements to enhance its performance.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how feedback affects system stability.

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