Practice Why 'Small' Signal? - 3.1.4 | Module 3: Small-Signal Analysis and Frequency Response of Amplifiers (Low Frequency) | Analog Circuits
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Question 1

Easy

Define small-signal analysis in one sentence.

💡 Hint: What is the main purpose of small-signal analysis?

Question 2

Easy

What does DC Operating Point (Q-point) mean?

💡 Hint: Think about the state of the transistor before any signals are input.

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Question 1

What does small-signal analysis primarily rely on?

  • High signal amplitude
  • Low signal amplitude
  • Q-point adjustment

💡 Hint: What is the meaning of 'small' in small-signal analysis?

Question 2

True or False: A small AC signal can lead to distortion in transistor behavior.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the significance of remaining within the linear operating region.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the maximum AC signal amplitude for a BJT operating at a thermal voltage of 25 mV to remain within small-signal conditions.

💡 Hint: Use the thermal voltage as a guideline.

Question 2

Derive the small-signal model for a common-emitter BJT with a given Q-point collector current of 1 mA, β = 100, and V_T = 25 mV.

💡 Hint: Calculate g_m first to find r_pi.

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