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What is meant by conditional stability?

  • A.A loop that oscillates only above a certain temperature
  • B.A loop whose stability depends on the supply voltage
  • C.A loop stable only when its input is within range
  • D.A loop stable at its design gain but not at all lower gains

Answer: D

A conditionally stable loop is stable as built but would oscillate if its loop gain were reduced, because the phase dips past inversion at a frequency where the gain is still above unity. The Bode margins can look adequate while the Nyquist plot reveals the problem, which is exactly the case simple rules of thumb fail on. Since gain falls as a circuit warms or ages, such a loop can become unstable in service.

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