What This Document Is
This is a homework assignment for ELENG 140, Linear Integrated Circuits, at the University of California, Berkeley. It focuses on the practical application of theoretical concepts learned in the course, requiring students to analyze and design operational amplifier circuits. The assignment blends analytical calculations with simulation-based verification, preparing students for real-world engineering challenges. It builds upon previously covered material and introduces more complex circuit analysis techniques.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is crucial for students enrolled in ELENG 140 who are seeking to solidify their understanding of operational amplifier design and analysis. It’s particularly beneficial when studying topics related to amplifier gain, bandwidth, stability, and compensation techniques. Successfully completing this assignment demonstrates a student’s ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical circuit solutions and validate those solutions using industry-standard simulation tools. It’s best utilized *after* reviewing lecture notes and relevant textbook chapters on operational amplifiers.
Topics Covered
* Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp) Analysis
* Differential-Mode Voltage Gain
* Unity-Gain Bandwidth Calculation
* Slew Rate Determination
* Right-Half-Plane Zero Compensation
* SPICE Simulation and Verification
* Transistor-Level Circuit Design
* Circuit Stability Analysis
What This Document Provides
* Detailed circuit schematics for analysis.
* Specific SPICE model parameters for NMOS and PMOS transistors.
* Problem statements requiring analytical calculations of key amplifier characteristics.
* Instructions for comparing analytical results with HSPICE simulation outputs.
* References to textbook material (Razavi) for supplemental learning.
* Guidance on transistor sizing for frequency response optimization.
