Engineering Calculate the max common mode voltage at the differential amplifier inputs

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The discussion revolves around calculating the maximum common mode voltage at the inputs of a differential amplifier using the common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) formula. The calculations suggest that the maximum common mode voltage is 0.6V, derived from the relationship between amplified noise and common mode gain. Participants clarify that there is no mention of MOSFETs in the lesson materials, and no accompanying diagram is provided for the problem. The focus remains on confirming the calculated common mode voltage and understanding the context of the problem. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurate calculations in amplifier design.
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Homework Statement
An instrumentation measuring system uses a differential amplifier having a CMRR of 120 dB and differential gain of 10^5 . The maximum
differential input signal is 60 μV. If the amplified noise voltage is specified to be not more than 1% of the maximum output voltage, calculate the maximum common mode voltage that can be present in the input to the amplifier.
Relevant Equations
CMRR=20log10(Adiff/Acm) decibels
Adiff=differential gain
Acm= common-mode gain

Max output voltage=max amplified signal voltage x max amplified noise v
Im unsure if I am on the correct track or have gone off on a tangent. Any help or guidance would be appreciated.

CMRR=20log10(Adiff/Acm)

120=20log10(10^5/Acm)

120/20=log10(100,000/Acm)

6=log10(100,000/Acm)

taking antilogs 1,000,000=100,000/Acm

Acm=100,000/1,000,000

Acm=0.1Max amplified signal v=10^5 x (60x10-6) = 6v

max amplified noise v = 0.01x6=0.06

max common mode gain=max amplified noise v/max noise v

rearrange for max noise v

max amplified noise/max common mode gain
0.06/0.1=0.6V

would 0.6V be my max common mode voltage that can be present in the input to the amplifier?
 
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Just to confirm, is this a MOSFET problem? Would you be able to show us the diagram for this problem?
 
ammarb32 said:
Just to confirm, is this a MOSFET problem? Would you be able to show us the diagram for this problem?

There is no mention of MOSFETs in my lesson work and no diagram to go with the question, sorry
 
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