29.4.2 - Voltage Gain, Input Resistance, and Output Resistance
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What does the term voltage gain mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how much the amplifier boosts the signal.
Define input resistance in the context of an amplifier.
💡 Hint: Consider how much of the input signal is actually received.
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What does voltage gain signify in an amplifier?
💡 Hint: Recall the fundamental definition of gain.
Is a higher input resistance always preferable in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Consider why we want to keep our signal intact.
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Design a CE amplifier with specified voltage gain and input resistance. Explain how you would select the transistors and resistors.
💡 Hint: Consider the transistor parameters and how they interact with the resistors in the circuit.
Evaluate the performance degradation in a CE amplifier if adding a significant load resistance. What adjustments might you make?
💡 Hint: Think about resistor interactions and the overall circuit design.
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