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Experiment No. 4: Multistage Amplifiers and Cascode Configuration

The experiment focuses on the analysis and design of multistage amplifiers, particularly two-stage RC coupled BJT amplifiers, and the Cascode amplifier configuration. It covers the performance characteristics, advantages, and operational principles of these amplifier types, emphasizing high-frequency performance. Students learn to design, construct, and assess multistage amplifiers and Cascode configurations in practical applications.

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Sections

  • 1

    Aim Of The Experiment

    The section outlines the aims and objectives of the experiment focusing on analyzing multistage amplifiers and the cascode configuration.

  • 2

    Objectives

    The objectives of the experiment focus on understanding and analyzing multistage amplifiers and cascode configurations.

  • 3

    Apparatus And Components Required

    This section outlines the apparatus and components needed for conducting experiments on multistage amplifiers and Cascode configurations.

  • 4

    Theoretical Background

    This section analyzes multistage amplifiers and the Cascode amplifier configuration, focusing on performance characteristics related to voltage gain and high-frequency response.

  • 4.1

    Multistage Amplifiers: The Need For Cascading

    Multistage amplifiers enhance voltage gain and frequency response, enabled by cascading amplifier stages.

  • 4.2

    Cascode Amplifier Configuration

    The Cascode amplifier configuration improves high-frequency response while mitigating the Miller effect, combining the strengths of Common-Emitter and Common-Base stages.

  • 5

    Pre-Lab Design And Calculations

    This section outlines the design and calculation procedures necessary for developing two-stage RC coupled BJT amplifiers and Cascode configurations.

  • 5.1

    Two-Stage Rc Coupled Bjt Amplifier Design (Common-Emitter Stages)

    This section explores the design and implementation of a two-stage RC coupled BJT amplifier, focusing on common-emitter stages to achieve higher voltage gain.

  • 5.2

    Cascode Amplifier Design

    This section covers the design, analysis, and comparative performance evaluation of cascode amplifiers, focusing on their enhanced high-frequency response.

  • 6

    Circuit Diagrams

    This section discusses the design and implementation of multistage amplifiers and cascode configurations.

  • 6.1

    Two-Stage Rc Coupled Bjt Amplifier Circuit

    The section details the design and analysis of a two-stage RC coupled BJT amplifier, highlighting its operation, advantages, and gain characteristics.

  • 6.2

    Cascode Amplifier Circuit

    The section explains the operation and design of cascode amplifiers, highlighting their advantages in high-frequency applications.

  • 7

    Procedure

    This section outlines the procedure for conducting experiments on multistage amplifiers and cascode configurations, including necessary apparatus, theoretical background, and specific steps for implementation.

  • 7.1

    Two-Stage Rc Coupled Bjt Amplifier Implementation And Gain Measurement

    This section focuses on the implementation and gain measurement of a two-stage RC coupled BJT amplifier, highlighting its design and operational characteristics.

  • 7.2

    Multistage Frequency Response Plotting

    This section covers the methodology for plotting the frequency response of multistage amplifiers, focusing on determining cutoff frequencies and bandwidth.

  • 7.3

    Cascode Amplifier Implementation And Measurement

    This section outlines the implementation and measurement of a cascode amplifier, comparing its performance to a single-stage common-emitter amplifier while highlighting design considerations.

  • 10

    Observations And Readings

    This section details the analysis of multistage amplifiers and the operation of cascode amplifiers, focusing on design, implementation, and performance evaluation.

  • 10.1

    Two-Stage Rc Coupled Bjt Amplifier Readings

    This section discusses the design, implementation, and performance analysis of two-stage RC coupled BJT amplifiers and the Cascode amplifier configuration.

  • 10.2

    Multistage Frequency Response Readings

    This section focuses on understanding the frequency response characteristics and measurements of multistage amplifiers, particularly two-stage RC coupled BJT amplifiers and Cascode configurations.

  • 10.3

    Cascode Amplifier Readings

    This section delves into the workings of cascode amplifiers, focusing on their design, advantages, disadvantages, and operational characteristics.

  • 11

    Calculations

    This section focuses on analyzing the characteristics of multistage amplifiers and cascode configurations, including design, construction, and performance evaluation.

  • 11.1

    Two-Stage Rc Coupled Bjt Amplifier Calculations

    This section covers the design, analysis, and operational principles of a two-stage RC coupled BJT amplifier.

  • 11.2

    Cascode Amplifier Calculations

    This section focuses on analyzing the cascode amplifier configuration, its advantages, and calculations related to its performance in multistage amplifiers.

  • 12

    Results And Discussion

    This section discusses the performance analysis of multistage amplifiers and the Cascode configuration, emphasizing gain measurements and frequency response.

  • 12.1

    Two-Stage Rc Coupled Bjt Amplifier

    This section explores the design and analysis of two-stage RC coupled BJT amplifiers, emphasizing their performance metrics and frequency response characteristics.

  • 12.2

    Cascode Amplifier Vs. Single-Stage Common-Emitter Performance

    This section compares the performance of cascode amplifiers with single-stage common-emitter amplifiers, highlighting key differences in voltage gain and high-frequency performance.

  • 12.3

    Advantages And Disadvantages

    This section outlines the benefits and drawbacks of multistage amplifiers and the cascode configuration.

  • 13

    Conclusion

    The conclusion summarizes the key findings of the experiment on multistage amplifiers and highlights the significance of the Cascode configuration.

  • 14

    Viva-Voce Questions (For Instructor/self-Study)

    This section provides a set of viva-voce questions designed to test understanding of the multistage amplifiers and cascode configuration concepts.

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Multistage amplifiers provi...
  • The Cascode amplifier confi...
  • Careful design of coupling ...

Final Test

Revision Tests