What This Document Is
This document is a problem set designed to test your understanding of linear integrated circuits, specifically focusing on amplifier design and stability analysis. Created for the EE 140 course at the University of California, Berkeley, it presents a series of challenging questions intended to reinforce core concepts covered in the lectures. It’s formatted as a homework assignment with a clear deadline for submission.
Why This Document Matters
This problem set is an invaluable resource for students enrolled in advanced analog circuit design courses. It’s particularly helpful for those preparing for exams or seeking to solidify their grasp of key principles. Working through these problems will build your analytical skills and prepare you to tackle more complex circuit challenges. It’s best utilized *after* you’ve reviewed the corresponding lecture material and are looking for a practical application of the theory.
Topics Covered
* Feedback Amplifier Stability
* Phase Margin Calculation
* Pole-Zero Analysis
* Transfer Function Determination
* Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp) Circuit Analysis
* Amplifier Gain and Frequency Response
* Transistor-Level Circuit Design
* Bias Current and Width Calculations
What This Document Provides
* A series of detailed circuit analysis problems.
* Scenarios involving amplifiers with multiple poles.
* Exercises requiring the determination of component values for specific performance characteristics.
* References to textbook material (Razavi’s textbook) for supplemental learning.
* Circuit diagrams illustrating amplifier configurations.
* Problems focused on achieving desired gain, frequency response, and phase margin in amplifier designs.
