Match each of the stages shown in the circuit below with its purpose

Match each of the stages shown in the circuit below with its purpose: Q2 Q1 9 I Is Q10 Q3 Q4 I7 Vil i2 Vout 07 Q5 Q6 Stage 1 Stage 2/4 Stage 3 A. set the DC bias for all stages B. ‘match’ the gain stages to avoid loading effects C. provide high voltage gain D. provide low output resistance - Stage 5

Stage 1 is a current mirror circuit, hence it is used to set the DC bias for all the stages.

Stage 2 is a differential amplier circuit with many advantages such as high gain. Stage 4 is also an amplifier used for providing gain. Together they are used to achieve high voltage gain.

Stage 3 is between stage 2 and stage 4 , used to match to avoid loading effects.

Stage 5 is a common collector amplifier used to provide low output resistance.

Hence, the correct matching is given below:

Stage 1 ---- A

Stage 2/4 ---- C

Stage 3 ---- B

Stage 4 ---- D