Questions tagged [input-impedance]
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Finding input resistance
I am trying to find the input resistance for the following circuit, but struggling to know where to even start: From general method of connecting a known voltage source to find the input current does ...
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Input impedance common-mode of an Op-amp
In an op-amp (OPA838) the input impedance common-mode is as follows: What is the range for the input impedance? I want to interpret this: (35 || 1 MΩ || pF)
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Input impedance for MAX41470 receiver IC
Datasheet The Smith chart on page 13 suggests complex input impedance: While at page 32 it clearly states: The LNA is a broadband gain block that increases the amplitude of a signal received from ...
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Photodiode amplifier - OpAmp current noise contribution calculation
A common noise model of a Photodiode amplifier is the following: (for example in https://e2e.ti.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/14/noise11_2D00_Photodiode_2D00_Noise-1....
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Equivalent Resistance of a Differential Source Seen by Differential ADC
In the following diagram, I would like to know how to find out equivalent resistance seen from points A and B (input terminals of a differential ADC)? I'm trying to determine if the source signal has ...
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OPA - How to calculate the input Impedance
I would like to ask if anyone could explain to me how to calculate the Input Impedance of a given circuit, if the OPA used is an Ideal one. The task is also to create a simplified schematic of this ...
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Input impedance of linear blocks
If the input impedance of a linear block A is Rin1 and that of block B is Rin2 while the other terminal is grounded as shown, is there a way to find out Rin3 when A and B are in series?
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Diode SPICE model for the HSMS-2860 in CST schematic
Trying to create diode in CST schematic but getting this error. Use same values and import it in CST as .lib file (notepad file names as .lib). Transmission lines used for impedance matching. ...
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Why is diagram b the simplified diagram for this multi stage amplifier?
The following is from the book RF MICROELECTRONICS Page 56. Determine the noise figure of the circuit shown in Fig. 2.53(a). Neglect transistor capacitances, flicker noise, channel-length modulation, ...
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Can a low-impedance analog input cause a sensor output to oscillate, overheat, or fail?
I have a dual output sensor connected to two analog inputs on a controller. The main output of the sensor works from 0.5 to 4.5 V DC and the other output is inverted such that it works from 4.5 to 0.5 ...
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How would I use a Smith Chart and L-network to set input admittance of a circuit network?
I'm doing the practice problem pictured below: Find d1 and d2 with: $$Z_o = 50 \Omega \hspace{5mm} Z_L = 100 \Omega \hspace{5mm} f=10GHz$$ So that: $$Y_{in}=20\angle30^o\hspace{1mm}mS$$ I summed up ...
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Derivation of the AC small-signal circuit and the canonical form of a DC-DC buck converter
I'm new to this forum and hope you can help me. I am in the process of designing an input filter for a DC-DC step-down converter 12V-5V/1A (Pic.1). I am trying to determine the transfer function and ...
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Why does the author assume \$R_{in} = 1/ g_m \$ for this this circuit?
The following circuit is from Chapter 13 of Analog Design Essentials, page 1324, written by Willy Sansen. Calculate \$R_{in}\$ for this circuit. The author thinks \$R_{in} = 1 / g_m\$ However, $$ -...
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Connecting an op-amp to a second-stage amplifier: loading effect considerations
I designed an amplifier with an OPA838 as follows: First scenario: I want to connect the OPA838 to a next stage voltage LNA (Low Noise Amplifier). What components or circuit should I add to my output ...
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Watching an open-collector input without disturbing it
I'm trying to control an opto-isolator (actually a photorelay such as a TLP354x but it doesn't really matter here). The problem lie in an external device (black magic box) which is also controlled by ...