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Electronics
Principles & Applications
Sixth Edition
Chapter 7
More About
Small-Signal Amplifiers
©2003 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Charles A. Schuler
INTRODUCTION
• Amplifier Coupling
• Voltage Gain
• FET Amplifier
• Negative Feedback
• Frequency Response
VCC
These two points are at different dc voltages.
Capacitive coupling is convenient in cascade ac amplifiers.
VCC
Direct coupling is required for dc gain.
VCC
The darlington is a popular dc arrangement.
VCC
P S
10:1
10 W
ZRATIO = TRATIO
2
= 102
= 100
ZCOLLECTOR = 100 x 10 W = 1000 W
Transformer coupling offers the
advantage of impedance matching.
VCC
Transformer coupling can be
used in bandpass amplifiers
to achieve selectivity.
fR
Gain
Amplifier Coupling Quiz
Capacitive coupling is not useful for
_________ amplifiers. dc
Dc frequency response requires
________ coupling. direct
Transformer coupling offers the
advantage of _________ matching. impedance
Tuned transformer coupling
provides frequency _____________. selectivity
A darlington amplifier is an
example of _________ coupling. direct
RB1
E
B
C
RL
VCC
RB2
RE
= 12 V
2.7 kW
22 kW = 2.2 kW
More about solving the practical
circuit for its ac conditions:
= 220 W
Zin = ?
RB1
E
B
C
RL
VCC
RB2
RE
= 12 V
2.7 kW
22 kW = 2.2 kW
Zin is a combination of RB1, RB2,
and rin of the transistor.
= 220 W
rin = b (RE + rE)
rin = 150 (220 W + 9.03 W)
rin = 34.4 kW
Note: rin = brE
when RE is bypassed.
Determine rin first:
RB1
E
B
C
RL
VCC
RB2
RE
= 12 V
2.7 kW
22 kW = 2.2 kW
= 220 W
Zin =
1
RB2
1
rin
1
+
RB1
1
+
+
+
Zin =
1
2.7 kW
1
34.4 kW
1
22 kW
1
Zin = 2.25 kW
RB1, RB2, and rin act in parallel
to load the input signal.
RB1
VCC
RB2
RE
= 12 V
2.7 kW
22 kW RL= 2.2 kW
= 220 W
Load = 2.2 kW
What happens when an amplifier is loaded?
RL and the Load act in parallel.
RP = 1.1 kW
RB1
RB2
RE
VCC = 12 V
2.7 kW
22 kW RL= 2.2 kW
= 220 W
Load = 2.2 kW
There are two saturation currents for a loaded amplifier.
RP = 1.1 kW
ISAT(DC) =
VCC
RL + RE
= 4.96 mA
ISAT(AC) =
VCC
RP + RE
= 9.09 mA
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
VCE in Volts
IC in mA
20 mA
0 mA
100 mA
80 mA
60 mA
40 mA
There are two load lines for a loaded amplifier.
DC
TEMPORARY AC
The DC load line connects VCC and ISAT(DC).
A temporary AC load line connects VCC and ISAT(AC).
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
VCE in Volts
IC in mA
20 mA
0 mA
100 mA
80 mA
60 mA
40 mA
5.3 V
DC
AC
TEMP. AC
The quiescent VCE is projected to the DC load line to
establish the Q-point. The AC load line is drawn through
the Q-point, parallel to the temporary AC load line.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
VCE in Volts
IC in mA
20 mA
0 mA
100 mA
80 mA
60 mA
40 mA
5.3 V
AC
The AC load line shows the limits for VCE
and if the Q-point is properly located.
With loaded amplifiers, the Q-point is often closer to saturation.
RB1
RB2
RE
VCC = 12 V
2.7 kW
22 kW RL= 2.2 kW
= 220 W
Load = 2.2 kW
What about voltage gain for a loaded amplifier?
RP = 1.1 kW
AV =
RP
RE + rE
AV =
1.1 kW
220 W + 9.03 W
= 4.8
VCC
Zin of the 2nd stage loads the 1st stage.
When analyzing cascade amplifiers, remember:
2nd
1st
Amplifier ac Conditions Quiz
Emitter bypassing _________ an
amplifier’s input impedance.
decreases
Loading at the output of an amplifier
________ its voltage gain. decreases
A loaded amplifier has two load lines:
dc and ___________. ac
The clipping points of a loaded amplifier
are set by its _______ load line. ac
In a cascade amplifier, the Zin of a
stage _______ the prior stage. loads
Drain
Source
Gate
VDD = 20 V
VGS = 1.5 V
RG
CC
RL = 5 kW
Input
signal
Common-source JFET amplifier.
Fixed bias
ISAT =
20 V
5 kW
= 4 mA
Phase-inverted
output
0
2
4
1
VDS in Volts
ID in mA
5 10 15 20 25
3
-2.5
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0
N-channel JFET characteristic curves
V
GS
in
Volts
Load line
The Q-point is set by the fixed bias.
8 VP-P
1 VP-P
AV = 8
0
2
4
1
VDS in Volts
ID in mA
5 10 15 20 25
3
-2.5
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0
Determining forward transfer admittance:
Yfs =
DID
DVGS
V
GS
in
Volts
VDS
1.6 mA
= 1.6 mS
D
S
G
VDD = 20 V
VGS = 1.5 V
RG
CC
RL = 5 kW
When the forward transfer admittance is known,
the voltage gain can be determined using:
AV = Yfs x RL
= 1.6 mS x 5 kW
= 8
This agrees with the
graphic solution.
D
S
G
VDD
VGS = ID x RS
RG
CC
RL
RS
Source bias eliminates the need for a separate VGS supply.
IS = ID
This resistor also provides
ac negative feedback which
decreases the voltage gain.
Vin - BVout
A(Vin - BVout)
BVout
A = open loop gain
Summing
junction
Vin Vout
A
B Feedback
A negative feedback model
B = feedback ratio
Vout = A(Vin - BVout)
Vout = AVin - ABVout
AVin
Vout
1 = - AB
AVin
Vout
AB +1 =
Vin
Vout
AB +1
A
=
Vin
Vout
AB +1
A
=
AB +1
A
Vin Vout
A simplified model
D
S
G
VDD
RG
CC
RL
RS
= 5 kW
= 800 W
The feedback ratio (B) for this circuit
is easy to determine since the source and
drain currents are the same.
B =
800 W
5 kW
= 0.16
AB +1
A
Vin Vout
Use the simplified model:
A(WITH NEG. FEEDBACK) =
8
(8)(0.16) + 1
= 3.51
CS
D
G
VDD
RG
CC
RL
RS
The source bypass capacitor will
eliminate the ac negative feedback
and restore the voltage gain.
JFET Amplifier Quiz
In a common-source amplifier, the
input signal goes to the _______. gate
In a common-source amplifier, the input
to output phase relationship is ____. 180o
The voltage gain of a C-S amplifier
is equal to Yfs x _________. load resistance
Source bias is produced by current
flow through the _______ resistor. source
An unbypassed source resistor _______
the voltage gain of a C-S amp. decreases
Amplifier Negative Feedback
• DC reduces
sensitivity to
device parameters
• DC stabilizes
operating point
• DC reduces
sensitivity to
temperature
change
• AC reduces gain
• AC increases
bandwidth
• AC reduces signal
distortion and
noise
• AC may change
input and output
impedances
0.707 Amax
A
f
The frequency response curve of an ac amplifier
Bandwidth
The gain is maximum in the midband.
Amax
Midband
The bandwidth spans the -3 dB points
which are called the break frequencies.
-3dB
50 W
10 mF
10 mF
1 kW
100 W
1k W
6.8 kW
The emitter bypass capacitor in this amplifier has
a significant effect on both gain and bandwidth.
Gain
in
dB
0
50
Frequency
10 Hz 100 MHz
BW1
BW2
Gain and bandwidth with and without the emitter bypass
Amplifier Frequency Response
• The lower break frequency is partly
determined by coupling capacitors.
• It is also influenced by emitter bypass
capacitors.
• The upper break frequency is partly
determined by transistor internal
capacitance.
• Both break frequencies can be
influenced by negative feedback.
REVIEW
• Amplifier Coupling
• Voltage Gain
• FET Amplifier
• Negative Feedback
• Frequency Response

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Schuler Electronics Instructor CH07 amplifiers part 2.ppt

  • 1. Electronics Principles & Applications Sixth Edition Chapter 7 More About Small-Signal Amplifiers ©2003 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Charles A. Schuler
  • 2. INTRODUCTION • Amplifier Coupling • Voltage Gain • FET Amplifier • Negative Feedback • Frequency Response
  • 3. VCC These two points are at different dc voltages. Capacitive coupling is convenient in cascade ac amplifiers.
  • 4. VCC Direct coupling is required for dc gain.
  • 5. VCC The darlington is a popular dc arrangement.
  • 6. VCC P S 10:1 10 W ZRATIO = TRATIO 2 = 102 = 100 ZCOLLECTOR = 100 x 10 W = 1000 W Transformer coupling offers the advantage of impedance matching.
  • 7. VCC Transformer coupling can be used in bandpass amplifiers to achieve selectivity. fR Gain
  • 8. Amplifier Coupling Quiz Capacitive coupling is not useful for _________ amplifiers. dc Dc frequency response requires ________ coupling. direct Transformer coupling offers the advantage of _________ matching. impedance Tuned transformer coupling provides frequency _____________. selectivity A darlington amplifier is an example of _________ coupling. direct
  • 9. RB1 E B C RL VCC RB2 RE = 12 V 2.7 kW 22 kW = 2.2 kW More about solving the practical circuit for its ac conditions: = 220 W Zin = ?
  • 10. RB1 E B C RL VCC RB2 RE = 12 V 2.7 kW 22 kW = 2.2 kW Zin is a combination of RB1, RB2, and rin of the transistor. = 220 W rin = b (RE + rE) rin = 150 (220 W + 9.03 W) rin = 34.4 kW Note: rin = brE when RE is bypassed. Determine rin first:
  • 11. RB1 E B C RL VCC RB2 RE = 12 V 2.7 kW 22 kW = 2.2 kW = 220 W Zin = 1 RB2 1 rin 1 + RB1 1 + + + Zin = 1 2.7 kW 1 34.4 kW 1 22 kW 1 Zin = 2.25 kW RB1, RB2, and rin act in parallel to load the input signal.
  • 12. RB1 VCC RB2 RE = 12 V 2.7 kW 22 kW RL= 2.2 kW = 220 W Load = 2.2 kW What happens when an amplifier is loaded? RL and the Load act in parallel. RP = 1.1 kW
  • 13. RB1 RB2 RE VCC = 12 V 2.7 kW 22 kW RL= 2.2 kW = 220 W Load = 2.2 kW There are two saturation currents for a loaded amplifier. RP = 1.1 kW ISAT(DC) = VCC RL + RE = 4.96 mA ISAT(AC) = VCC RP + RE = 9.09 mA
  • 14. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 VCE in Volts IC in mA 20 mA 0 mA 100 mA 80 mA 60 mA 40 mA There are two load lines for a loaded amplifier. DC TEMPORARY AC The DC load line connects VCC and ISAT(DC). A temporary AC load line connects VCC and ISAT(AC).
  • 15. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 VCE in Volts IC in mA 20 mA 0 mA 100 mA 80 mA 60 mA 40 mA 5.3 V DC AC TEMP. AC The quiescent VCE is projected to the DC load line to establish the Q-point. The AC load line is drawn through the Q-point, parallel to the temporary AC load line.
  • 16. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 VCE in Volts IC in mA 20 mA 0 mA 100 mA 80 mA 60 mA 40 mA 5.3 V AC The AC load line shows the limits for VCE and if the Q-point is properly located. With loaded amplifiers, the Q-point is often closer to saturation.
  • 17. RB1 RB2 RE VCC = 12 V 2.7 kW 22 kW RL= 2.2 kW = 220 W Load = 2.2 kW What about voltage gain for a loaded amplifier? RP = 1.1 kW AV = RP RE + rE AV = 1.1 kW 220 W + 9.03 W = 4.8
  • 18. VCC Zin of the 2nd stage loads the 1st stage. When analyzing cascade amplifiers, remember: 2nd 1st
  • 19. Amplifier ac Conditions Quiz Emitter bypassing _________ an amplifier’s input impedance. decreases Loading at the output of an amplifier ________ its voltage gain. decreases A loaded amplifier has two load lines: dc and ___________. ac The clipping points of a loaded amplifier are set by its _______ load line. ac In a cascade amplifier, the Zin of a stage _______ the prior stage. loads
  • 20. Drain Source Gate VDD = 20 V VGS = 1.5 V RG CC RL = 5 kW Input signal Common-source JFET amplifier. Fixed bias ISAT = 20 V 5 kW = 4 mA Phase-inverted output
  • 21. 0 2 4 1 VDS in Volts ID in mA 5 10 15 20 25 3 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0 N-channel JFET characteristic curves V GS in Volts Load line The Q-point is set by the fixed bias. 8 VP-P 1 VP-P AV = 8
  • 22. 0 2 4 1 VDS in Volts ID in mA 5 10 15 20 25 3 -2.5 -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 0 Determining forward transfer admittance: Yfs = DID DVGS V GS in Volts VDS 1.6 mA = 1.6 mS
  • 23. D S G VDD = 20 V VGS = 1.5 V RG CC RL = 5 kW When the forward transfer admittance is known, the voltage gain can be determined using: AV = Yfs x RL = 1.6 mS x 5 kW = 8 This agrees with the graphic solution.
  • 24. D S G VDD VGS = ID x RS RG CC RL RS Source bias eliminates the need for a separate VGS supply. IS = ID This resistor also provides ac negative feedback which decreases the voltage gain.
  • 25. Vin - BVout A(Vin - BVout) BVout A = open loop gain Summing junction Vin Vout A B Feedback A negative feedback model B = feedback ratio Vout = A(Vin - BVout) Vout = AVin - ABVout AVin Vout 1 = - AB AVin Vout AB +1 = Vin Vout AB +1 A = Vin Vout AB +1 A = AB +1 A Vin Vout A simplified model
  • 26. D S G VDD RG CC RL RS = 5 kW = 800 W The feedback ratio (B) for this circuit is easy to determine since the source and drain currents are the same. B = 800 W 5 kW = 0.16
  • 27. AB +1 A Vin Vout Use the simplified model: A(WITH NEG. FEEDBACK) = 8 (8)(0.16) + 1 = 3.51
  • 28. CS D G VDD RG CC RL RS The source bypass capacitor will eliminate the ac negative feedback and restore the voltage gain.
  • 29. JFET Amplifier Quiz In a common-source amplifier, the input signal goes to the _______. gate In a common-source amplifier, the input to output phase relationship is ____. 180o The voltage gain of a C-S amplifier is equal to Yfs x _________. load resistance Source bias is produced by current flow through the _______ resistor. source An unbypassed source resistor _______ the voltage gain of a C-S amp. decreases
  • 30. Amplifier Negative Feedback • DC reduces sensitivity to device parameters • DC stabilizes operating point • DC reduces sensitivity to temperature change • AC reduces gain • AC increases bandwidth • AC reduces signal distortion and noise • AC may change input and output impedances
  • 31. 0.707 Amax A f The frequency response curve of an ac amplifier Bandwidth The gain is maximum in the midband. Amax Midband The bandwidth spans the -3 dB points which are called the break frequencies. -3dB
  • 32. 50 W 10 mF 10 mF 1 kW 100 W 1k W 6.8 kW The emitter bypass capacitor in this amplifier has a significant effect on both gain and bandwidth.
  • 33. Gain in dB 0 50 Frequency 10 Hz 100 MHz BW1 BW2 Gain and bandwidth with and without the emitter bypass
  • 34. Amplifier Frequency Response • The lower break frequency is partly determined by coupling capacitors. • It is also influenced by emitter bypass capacitors. • The upper break frequency is partly determined by transistor internal capacitance. • Both break frequencies can be influenced by negative feedback.
  • 35. REVIEW • Amplifier Coupling • Voltage Gain • FET Amplifier • Negative Feedback • Frequency Response