Practice Cascode Amplifier (4.4) - High-Frequency Amplifier Analysis and Power Amplifiers
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Cascode Amplifier

Practice - Cascode Amplifier

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main advantage of using a cascode amplifier?

💡 Hint: Think about the high-frequency response.

Question 2 Easy

Name the two configurations used in a cascode amplifier.

💡 Hint: The name of one stage starts with 'C.'

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of a cascode amplifier?

Higher bandwidth
Lower complexity
Lower power consumption

💡 Hint: Think about how bandwidth is affected by the Miller effect.

Question 2

True or False: A common-base configuration in a cascode amplifier reduces feedback.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the effect of the second stage.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A cascode amplifier is designed to operate with a supply voltage of 15V. Discuss the implications of this supply voltage concerning the output swing and the required biasing for both transistors.

💡 Hint: Consider how the biases set in each amplifier stage affect the output range.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a situation where a cascode amplifier is used in a high-frequency RF application. What considerations should be taken when choosing components?

💡 Hint: What component characteristics affect high-frequency behavior?

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