Preview of practice Input And Output Analysis (26.4) - Common Emitter Amplifier (contd.) (Part A)
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Input and Output Analysis

Practice - Input and Output Analysis

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Question 1 Easy

What defines fixed bias in a Common Emitter amplifier?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of resistors in establishing a base current.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of self-biasing.

💡 Hint: Consider how feedback affects the stability of current output.

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Question 1

What is the main disadvantage of fixed bias in amplifiers?

A) It provides too much gain.
B) It is independent of temperature variations.
C) It is sensitive to transistor β variations.

💡 Hint: Recall how the characteristics of the transistor affect the output.

Question 2

True or False? Self-biasing employs a feedback resistor to stabilize collector current.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about why feedback is essential in amplifiers.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a self-bias Common Emitter amplifier with specified gain and DC operating point. Describe your calculations.

💡 Hint: Use the relationship R_C/R_E = -gain for your design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically evaluate how varying environmental temperatures affect fixed and self-bias amplifier performance.

💡 Hint: Consider exploring thermal runaway mechanisms for fixed bias.

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