Practice - Output Resistance in Presence of Emitter Resistor
Practice Questions
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What does an emitter resistor do in a transistor circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in thermal stability.
Define transconductance.
💡 Hint: It’s a key factor in understanding amplifier gain.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the effect of the emitter resistor on the voltage gain in a common emitter amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how R_E modifies the gain equation.
True or False: A coupling capacitor allows DC signals to pass while blocking AC signals.
💡 Hint: Remember the function of a coupling capacitor in AC vs DC.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a common emitter amplifier with R_E = 2kΩ and R_C = 10kΩ, calculate the voltage gain assuming g_m = 0.035 S.
💡 Hint: Plug values into the voltage gain formula.
If the emitter resistor must be reduced to recover gain, what might happen if it is made very small? Discuss possible circuit behavior.
💡 Hint: Consider thermal stability and sensitivity factors in transistor circuits.
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