What This Document Is
This is a problem set for EE 140, Linear Integrated Circuits, offered at the University of California, Berkeley. It’s designed to reinforce your understanding of core concepts through practical application and analysis. This assignment focuses on deepening your ability to apply theoretical knowledge to circuit design and performance evaluation. It requires independent problem-solving and potentially, circuit simulation to validate results.
Why This Document Matters
This problem set is crucial for students currently enrolled in an analog integrated circuits course. It’s best utilized *after* covering the relevant lecture material on operational amplifiers and feedback systems. Working through these problems will solidify your grasp of key principles and prepare you for more advanced topics and exams. Successfully completing this assignment demonstrates a strong foundation in analog circuit analysis and design – a vital skill for electrical engineers.
Topics Covered
* CMOS Operational Amplifier Analysis
* Open-Loop Gain, Unity-Gain Bandwidth, and Slew Rate Calculations
* Frequency Compensation Techniques (Zero Placement)
* Stability Analysis and Phase Margin
* Feedback Amplifier Design and Error Analysis
* Settling Time Calculations
* Higher-Order Pole Effects on Stability
What This Document Provides
* Detailed problem statements requiring analytical calculations and circuit analysis.
* Circuit schematics for analysis, including CMOS operational amplifier configurations.
* Parameter tables to guide calculations and simulations.
* References to textbook problems (Razavi) for supplemental practice.
* Opportunities to compare theoretical results with simulation outcomes.
