What This Document Is
This is a problem set for EE 140, Analog 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 knowledge of amplifier circuits and their behavior under different conditions. It requires you to apply theoretical principles to solve specific circuit challenges.
Why This Document Matters
This problem set is crucial for students currently enrolled in an analog integrated circuits course, particularly those seeking to solidify their grasp of fundamental amplifier designs. It’s best utilized *after* covering the relevant lecture material and as a means of preparing for more complex design projects or examinations. Successfully working through these problems will build confidence and improve your ability to analyze and predict circuit performance. It’s an excellent self-assessment tool to identify areas where further study may be beneficial.
Topics Covered
* Class B Output Stages
* Resistive and Capacitive Loads
* Feedback Loop Analysis in Amplifier Circuits
* Slew Rate Enhancement Techniques
* Compensation Capacitor Selection
* Circuit Transient Response
What This Document Provides
* A series of targeted problems designed to test analytical skills.
* Circuit diagrams illustrating various amplifier configurations.
* Specific parameter values for circuit components, enabling quantitative analysis.
* References to textbook material (Razavi) for supplemental learning.
* Opportunities to practice sketching timing diagrams to visualize circuit behavior.
