(a) Name the disadvantages associated with telescopic op-amp circuit. How can these disadvantages be overcome?
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(b) (i) Explain the 'folded cascode' op-amp with cascode PMOS using half circuit of folded cascode op-amp.
(ii) Draw two-stage op-amp employing cascading.
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Write short notes on any two of the following:
7 x 2 = 14
(a) Effect of loading in differential amplifiers
(b) Noise in single-stage amplifiers
(c) Frequency compensation and stability
8. (a) Name the disadvantages associated with telescopic op-amp circuit. How can these disadvantages be overcome?
(b) i Explain the folded cascode op-amp with cascode PMOS using half circuit of folded cascode op-amp
ii Draw two-stage op-amp employing cascading.
9. Write short notes on any two of the following: 7 x 2 = 14
(a) Effect of loading in differential amplifiers
(b) Noise in single-stage amplifiers
(c) Frequency compensation and stability