DocumentCode
3558972
Title
Miller Theorem for Weakly Nonlinear Feedback Circuits and Application to CE Amplifier
Author
Palumbo, Gaetano ; Pennisi, Melita ; Pennisi, Salvatore
Author_Institution
Elettron. e dei Sist. (DIEES), Univ. of Catania, Catania
Volume
55
Issue
10
fYear
2008
Firstpage
991
Lastpage
995
Abstract
The paper presents the derivation of Miller formulas for weakly nonlinear feedback networks. The expressions found are simple and compact and constitute a generalization of the well- known linear case. As an application example, the formulas are applied to a common-emitter amplifier to straightforwardly derive the closed-form expressions of second- and third-harmonic distortion factors. The results found, validated by Spectre simulations with a VBIC bipolar model, allow to understand in depth the contribution of each nonlinear element.
Keywords
amplifiers; circuit feedback; harmonic distortion; nonlinear network analysis; CE amplifier; Miller theorem; Spectre simulations; common-emitter amplifier; weakly nonlinear feedback circuits; Admittance; Analog circuits; Circuit simulation; Closed-form solution; Feedback circuits; Frequency domain analysis; Harmonic analysis; Harmonic distortion; Impedance; Voltage; Amplifiers; Miller theorem; analog circuits; harmonic distortion; nonlinear network analysis;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1549-7747
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TCSII.2008.2001976
Filename
4653519
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