26.1 - Common Emitter Amplifier
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Practice Questions
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What is the main advantage of using self-bias over fixed bias in common emitter amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about stability.
Define 'Beta' in relation to transistors.
💡 Hint: What does beta affect?
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What is the key function of an emitter resistor in a self-biased CE amplifier?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of the emitter resistor.
True or False: In a fixed bias configuration, the collector current is largely independent of beta.
💡 Hint: Think about how bias affects current.
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Calculate the impact on the DC operating point if R_E is halved in a self-biased CE amplifier configured with specified parameters.
💡 Hint: Look closely at how current changes with resistance variation.
Simulate a scenario where the power supply voltage increases. How does this influence self-bias feedback and the overall amplifier performance?
💡 Hint: How does feedback stabilize voltage changes?
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