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A common mode input signal is a type of electrical signal that appears equally on both input terminals of a differential amplifier. In MOSFET circuits, this refers to the signal component that is common to both input terminals of a differential pair.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the common mode input signal by considering the ratio of total current to transconductance plus twice the product of total current and total load resistance.
Details: Calculating the common mode input signal is crucial for analyzing the performance of differential amplifiers, determining the common mode rejection ratio, and ensuring proper circuit operation in the presence of common mode signals.
Tips: Enter total current in amperes, transconductance in siemens, and total load resistance in ohms. All values must be positive and non-zero.
Q1: What is transconductance in MOSFET?
A: Transconductance (gm) is defined as the ratio of the change in the output current to the change in the input voltage, with the gate-source voltage held constant.
Q2: Why is common mode input signal important?
A: Common mode input signal analysis helps in understanding how a differential amplifier responds to signals that appear equally on both inputs, which is important for noise rejection and signal integrity.
Q3: What factors affect common mode input signal?
A: The common mode input signal is affected by total current, transconductance of the MOSFET, and the total load resistance in the circuit.
Q4: How does load resistance impact the calculation?
A: Higher load resistance values will increase the second term of the equation, resulting in a higher common mode input signal value.
Q5: Can this calculator be used for other transistor types?
A: This specific formula is designed for MOSFET circuits. Other transistor types may require different formulas for common mode input signal calculation.