EC2010-ANALOG CIRCUITS : PROBLEM SET 2

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Problem 1

2 k
vi +

3V IX + + 1V

6V

2 k

1 k

2 mA
IX Vx +

1.9 V +

Vx

1V

Figure 1: Circuit for Problem 1 For the circuit of Figure 1, assume that vi is an incremental voltage source. Determine the operating point of the network. Find also the small signal voltage across the 1 k resistor.

k = nCox = 100 A/V2, (W/L) = 10, VT = 0.7 V

Figure 2: Circuit for Problem 3

Problem 2
In this problem, we delve deeper into the notion of small signal. Consider two nonlinear ampliers, with inputoutput characteristics given by Vout = VA exp( Vin ). VA
2 Vin VA

and Vout =

3V I V1 R V2

3V I+i

An incremental gain of 10 is desired of both amplifers. Determine the operating points so that this gain may be achieved. We saw in class that the small signal approximation is valid only when the higher order terms in the Taylor series can be safely neglected in relation to the linear term. Compare the second order derivative of the two amplifers around the operating point. What can you say about the relative magnitudes of the incremental inputs for each of the ampliers which qualify as small signals ?

R V2 + v2

Problem 3
For each of the circuits shown above, plot Ix as Vx varies from 0-3 V.

(a)

(b)

k = nCox = 100 A/V2, (W/L) = 10, VT = 0.7 V

Figure 3: Circuit for Problem 4

Problem 4
For the circuit (a) shown above, determine the minimum value of I required to make the MOSFET operate at the edge 1