Practice Cascode Amplifier Configuration (4.2) - Multistage Amplifiers and Cascode Configuration
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Cascode Amplifier Configuration

Practice - Cascode Amplifier Configuration

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a Cascode amplifier?

💡 Hint: Think about the challenges faced in single transistor amplifiers.

Question 2 Easy

Name the two configurations used in a Cascode amplifier.

💡 Hint: Recall the sequence of the two transistor stages.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Cascode amplifier configuration?

To reduce cost
To increase voltage gain
To enhance high-frequency performance

💡 Hint: Consider what challenges high-frequency applications present to amplifiers.

Question 2

True or False: The Miller effect decreases the input capacitance of an amplifier.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between gain and capacitance.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a Cascode amplifier for a specific RF application, detailing component choices and their impact on performance.

💡 Hint: Consider frequency specifications and typical operating conditions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique a given circuit with both Cascode and single-stage amplifiers at high frequencies: which performs better and why?

💡 Hint: Examine the differences in design and performance metrics.

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