Feedback amplifier pdf in hindi
There are four types of feedback topology
- Current series feedback amplifier
- Voltage series feedback amplifier
- Current shunt feedback amplifier
- Voltage shunt feedback amplifier
Let’s discuss each of the feedback amplifiers briefly
Current series feedback amplifier

- In this feedback amplifier, both the input and output impedance are increased.
- The feedback circuit is placed in series with the input and output.
- Here a fraction of the output voltage is applied in series with the input voltage in the feedback circuit.
Voltage series feedback amplifier

- The feedback circuit is connected in shunt with the output in such a way that it decreases the output impedance and increases the input impedance.
- In this circuit, it is placed in a shunt with the output but in series with respect to the input signal.
Current shunt feedback amplifier

- It increases the output impedance and because of connecting the feedback circuit in parallel with the input, the input impedance is decreased.
- Here, the feedback circuit is placed in series with the output and in parallel with the input.
Voltage shunt feedback amplifier

- Here the feedback circuit is placed in a shunt with respect to output and input as well.
- It decreases the input and output impedance.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Feedback Amplifier
The followings are the advantages and disadvantages of feedback amplifiers
Advantages
- Improves stability gain of the circuit by negative feedback amplifiers.
- Input resistance can be increased by selective configurations.
- Similarly, output resistance can be decreased.
- Reduces noise and distortion by negative feedback.
Disadvantages
- Increased noise and distortion in positive feedback.
- Can reduce gain.
- Has an increased output gain for current series and current shunt feedback amplifiers.
Application of Feedback Amplifier
The following are the applications of feedback amplifiers
- They can be used in regulated power supplies.
- They are generally used in amplifiers where large bandwidth is required.
- Generally used in electronic amplifiers.
Concept of Feedback
A feedback amplifier uses feedback from the output of the amplifier back to the input to enhance its performance. This feedback is achieved through a feedback loop and it can be either positive or negative.
Lets discuss each block of feedback amplier:
- Signal Source : The signal source is generally a voltage source, represented by the symbol \(V_s\) , with source current \(I_s\) . The signal source can be connected either in series or in parallel with the resistor in the electronic circuit.
- Feedback network : It is a linear two port network which contains different components of the electronic circuit, like resistors, industors, capacitors etc.
- Sampling Network : A sampling network extracts the output signal from a feedback amplifier and “feeds” it back to the input signal.
Sampling networks are of two types: current sampling network and voltage sampling network.
- Mixer : A mixer mixes the source signal and feedback signal to produce either a positive feedback or a negative feedback. It is also known as a comparator and can be connected in series or parallel.
Gain Stability Relation
The gain of a feedback amplifier is defined as the ratio of output voltage with respect to the input voltage of a circuit.
The gain stability of a feedback amplifier refers to the ability of the amplifier to maintain a constant gain irrespective of the changes in the operating conditions.
For an ideal system of a feedback amplifier, the gain of an amplifier is always infinite.
For a smaller input signal, the value of output signal is much higher. Hence a large value of the gain is not desirable in the required circuit.
The system only becomes stable when the value of gain is much smaller by employing a negative feedback into the loop.
For a negative feedback amplifier,
The loog gain margin can be mathematically expressed as,
A = open loop gain of the amplifier
\(\beta \) is the feedback gain factor.
Unity Feedback system
Unity feedback is a type of feedback in a feedback amplifier system, where the output feedback is fed to the input signal with a gain of 1.
Refer to the image above,
According to the definition,
The gain of feedback = 1, hence,
For a positive feedback amplifier,
For a negative feedback amplifier,
Negative feedback gain provides a much better value for the unit feedback system.
Summary of Feedback Amplifiers
Summarizing the concept of feedback amplifiers in the following points:
- Voltage series feedback : It is generally used in both inverting and non-inverting amplifier circuits. This type of feedback is useful to improve the performance of amplifier circuits.
It is a voltage-controlled voltage source type of amplifier (VCVS).
The formula for input impedance: \(r_i(1+A\beta )\)
The formula for output impedance: \(\frac<(1+A\beta )>\)
\(r_i\ \&\ r_o\) are the input and output resistances.
A = open loop gain of the amplifier
\(\beta \) is the feedback gain factor.
- Current shunt feedback : This increases the output impedance by connecting the feedback circuit in parallel to the input impedance.
It is a current-controlled current source type of amplifier.
The formula for input impedance: \(\frac<(1+A\beta )>\)
The formula for output impedance: \(r_o(1+A\beta )\)
- Current series feedback : Here, both input and output impedance is increased and is a voltage-controlled current source type of amplifier.
The formula input impedance: \(r_i(1+A\beta )\)
The formula output impedance: \(r_o(1+A\beta )\)
- Voltage shunt feedback : This circuit decreases the input and output impedance and is a current-controlled voltage source type of amplifier.
The formula input impedance: \(\frac\)
The formula output impedance: \(\frac\)
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