What This Document Is
This is a lab report focused on the frequency response of various microelectronic amplifier circuits. Specifically, it details experiments performed in EE105 at UC Berkeley, exploring how different circuit configurations and components affect amplifier performance at varying frequencies. It’s a practical application of theoretical concepts learned in microelectronic devices and circuits coursework, bridging the gap between simulation and real-world measurements. The report centers around analyzing and interpreting experimental data obtained through oscilloscope measurements and software analysis.
Why This Document Matters
This report is invaluable for students enrolled in or having completed a microelectronic devices and circuits course, particularly those seeking to solidify their understanding of amplifier design and analysis. It’s especially helpful when preparing for exams or tackling related assignments. Students who have recently completed lab experiments on amplifier frequency response will find this a useful reference for comparing their results and understanding potential discrepancies. It’s designed to help you interpret lab data and connect it to core circuit principles.
Topics Covered
* Frequency response analysis of common amplifier configurations
* Impact of Miller capacitance on amplifier characteristics
* Effect of output capacitance on amplifier frequency response
* Common collector amplifier analysis
* Determining dominant poles in amplifier circuits
* Relationship between gain magnitude, phase shift, and frequency
* Experimental data analysis and comparison with theoretical predictions
What This Document Provides
* Detailed experimental setup descriptions (though specific values are reserved for full access)
* Sections dedicated to analyzing the frequency response of different amplifier topologies.
* Space for recording and interpreting key experimental measurements.
* Opportunities to compare measurements obtained using oscilloscopes and software tools.
* Provisions for attaching and analyzing Bode plots generated from experimental data.
* Questions designed to prompt critical thinking about circuit behavior and design trade-offs.
