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Bias a CS NMOS amplifier in a 1 μm CMOS process described by μnCox = 0.1 mA/V, Vt = 0.5 V and λn′ = 2×10−7 m/V such that its output is set at 1.65 V. Assume a 3.3 V supply level and that the source terminal is set at 0 V. Ensure that the device is operating in its saturation region. Verify your result using SPICE.

Bias a CS NMOS amplifier in a 1 μm CMOS process described by μnCox = 0.1 mA/V, Vt = 0.5 V and λn′ = 2×10−7 m/V such that its output is set at 1.65 V. Assume a 3.3 V supply level and that the source terminal is set at 0 V. Ensure that the device is operating in its saturation region. Verify your result using SPICE.

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Bias a CS NMOS amplifier in a 1 μ m CMOS process described by μ n C ox = 0.1 mA / V , V t = 0.5 V and λ n ′ = 2 × 10 − 7 m / V such that its output is set at 1.65 V . Assume a 3.3 V supply level and that the source terminal is set at 0 V . Ensure that the device is operating in its saturation region. Verify your result using SPICE.

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