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Hello,
I've working on a differential amp with current mirror loads.
The issue I'm facing is, I'm not able to get the load (PMOS) to saturation region. Tried varying the W/L and still the PMOS remains in Triode.
I've seen another 'not-so' normal thing w.r.t to the PMOS loads, when I do the DC operating point analysis using the Analog Design Environment, I see that Vgs>Vth, as well as Vds>Vgs-Vth, however the region is "1" (triode). Can anyone explain the reason behind this?(Vds=-54.24m , Vgs= 797.3m Vth=-746.7m)
Also, please suggest the efficient way to drive all the FET's into saturation.(W/L ratios)
I do not have any high gain requirement, I need around 40dB gain, with ICMR of 2V. I am using a current reference of 10uA.
I'm giving a differential input with 1.5V DC, and 1mV AC. (Correct me, if I need to vary this one as well)
Please see the attached picture for the schematic view.
I've working on a differential amp with current mirror loads.
The issue I'm facing is, I'm not able to get the load (PMOS) to saturation region. Tried varying the W/L and still the PMOS remains in Triode.
I've seen another 'not-so' normal thing w.r.t to the PMOS loads, when I do the DC operating point analysis using the Analog Design Environment, I see that Vgs>Vth, as well as Vds>Vgs-Vth, however the region is "1" (triode). Can anyone explain the reason behind this?(Vds=-54.24m , Vgs= 797.3m Vth=-746.7m)
Also, please suggest the efficient way to drive all the FET's into saturation.(W/L ratios)
I do not have any high gain requirement, I need around 40dB gain, with ICMR of 2V. I am using a current reference of 10uA.
I'm giving a differential input with 1.5V DC, and 1mV AC. (Correct me, if I need to vary this one as well)
Please see the attached picture for the schematic view.