The rational number 4-7{“version”:”1.1″,”math”:”4-7″} is in simplest form. 

14. (4pts) What is the largest resistor at the drain (RD) that will keep the device in the saturation region?  Show your work on paper – no need to submit an answer here.

4. (2pts) The primary function of a difference amplifier is to: 

Make sure to answer questions 1, 2, 3 on paper and show your work. Submit questions 1, 2, 3 to the Midterm Exam Upload Assignment, including the answer with units, and put a box around the final answers. Part 1: Op-Amps Using the op-amp configuration shown in Figure 1-1, answer questions 1 & 2:  

12. (4pts) With a drain current of ID = 0.125mA and the device in saturation, what is the voltage at the source (VS) and what is the value of the resistor (RS)?  Show your work on paper – no need to submit an answer here.

Answer the following multiple-choice problems (16, 17, 18, 19) that focus on EEE 334 theory and concepts.

13. (4pts) What is the smallest drain voltage (VD) before the device falls into the linear region?  Show your work on paper – no need to submit an answer here.

Make sure to answer questions 5, 6, 7 on paper and show your work. Submit questions 5, 6, 7 to the Midterm Exam Upload Assignment, including the answer with units, and put a box around the final answers. Part 2: Diodes Diodes are frequently used to clamp input pins (Vin) of MOS integrated circuits to prevent excess voltage (positive or negative) from reaching sensitive MOS circuitry.  For questions 5 & 6, you will assume perfect conductance from the input pin to the supply and ground (i.e. R1 = R2 =

8. What direction would the current, I, from question 7 flow? 

17. What are the most common and practical applications of diodes?