Practice AC Small-Signal Analysis: Characterizing Amplifier Gain and Impedances - 4.3 | EXPERIMENT NO. 3: SINGLE-STAGE BJT AMPLIFIER CHARACTERIZATION | Analog Circuit Lab
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4.3 - AC Small-Signal Analysis: Characterizing Amplifier Gain and Impedances

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for calculating AC emitter resistance?

💡 Hint: Think about the thermal voltage and emitter current.

Question 2

Easy

What does A_v indicate in a BJT amplifier?

💡 Hint: Recall A_v's relationship to input and output voltages.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the relationship expressed by the formula A_v = -R_C || R_L / r_e'?

  • Input Voltage
  • Output Voltage
  • Voltage Gain

💡 Hint: Think about what A_v represents in our circuit.

Question 2

True or False: The input resistance R_in increases as beta_ac decreases.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the formula for R_in.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a BJT circuit with specified gains and calculate R_C and R_E to maintain stability while applying the criteria A_v = 10.

💡 Hint: Start with your known gain formula to derive the necessary component values.

Question 2

Given an amplifier with R_C = 1.5 kΩ and varying C_C values, determine the impact on f_L by varying C_C from 10 µF to 1 µF.

💡 Hint: Remember to apply the relationship of capacitance and frequency response.

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