27.4 - Impact of Emitter Resistor on Gain
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What is the formula for voltage gain in a common emitter amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider how R_E affects gain.
Define transconductance.
💡 Hint: Think about what controls the output current.
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What effect does an emitter resistor have on amplifier gain?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of gain in relation to stability.
True or False: The emitter resistor can improve the amplifier's input resistance.
💡 Hint: Think about how R_E connects in relation to input source.
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You are tasked with designing a common emitter amplifier with a specific voltage gain of 50. If the transconductance g_m is 5 mS, calculate the required values for R_C and R_E assuming a specific configuration.
💡 Hint: First isolate R_C or R_E and consider realistic resistor values.
Explain how to mitigate input signal loss while keeping the emitter resistor in a circuit and provide a design example using bypass capacitors.
💡 Hint: Refer to the RC time constant and how it affects frequency response.
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