Practice Output Conductance (21.6.5) - Linearization of non-linear circuit containing MOSFET (Contd.)

Practice: Output Conductance

Lesson 21.6.5Linearization of non-linear circuit containing MOSFET (Contd.)

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Question 1.
Define transconductance.
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Think about the sensitivity of current to voltage changes.
Question 2.
What is output conductance?
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Consider the relationship between current and voltage at the output.
3Question 3.
What does transconductance (gm) measure?
- A) Change in output current per change in input voltage
- B) Change in output voltage per change in input current
- C) Change in input current per change in output voltage
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Recall the definition of gm.
4Question 4.
True or False: Output conductance is independent of the operating point.
- True
- False
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Consider the influence of biasing conditions on conductance.
Question 5.
Given a MOSFET with gm = 5 mA/V and Rd = 1 kΩ, calculate the voltage gain of the amplifier circuit.
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Remember the voltage gain formula involving transconductance.
Question 6.
A specific MOSFET operates at an output conductance of 2 mS. How would changing the Vds impact the output current? Explain.
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Reflect on the parameter definitions and consider their implications.

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