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Lecture

CS Stage: Small-Signal Model and Voltage Gain

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EE-320: Analog IC design

Introduction to the design of analog CMOS integrated circuits at the transistor level. Understanding and design of basic structures. ...

Description

This lecture covers the small-signal model for the CS stage in IC design, including saturation and channel-length modulation effects. It also discusses the voltage gain in CS stages with resistive and diode-connected loads.

Instructor

Mahsa Shoaran

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