Practice Advantages of the Cascode Amplifier - 4.4.2 | Module 4: High-Frequency Amplifier Analysis and Power Amplifiers | Analog Circuits
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary advantage of a cascode amplifier regarding bandwidth?

💡 Hint: Think about how capacitance between stages can affect high frequencies.

Question 2

Easy

How does the common-base stage influence reverse isolation?

💡 Hint: Consider how arrangement affects signal flow.

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Question 1

What primary advantage does a cascode amplifier offer regarding bandwidth?

  • Increased feedback
  • Reduced Miller effect
  • Decreased output impedance

💡 Hint: Recall what Miller effect does to capacitance.

Question 2

True or False: The common-base configuration contributes to higher reverse isolation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how it affects feedback paths.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a design where a cascode amplifier is used in an RF circuit, analyze how its properties would improve signal fidelity over a typical single-stage amplifier.

💡 Hint: Evaluate the dynamics of signal flow and potential interference in both configurations.

Question 2

Construct a theoretical case where the Early effect could significantly hinder performance in a standard CE amplifier compared to a cascode amplifier.

💡 Hint: Consider how maintaining constant voltage can help keep transistor parameters stable.

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