27.5 - Solutions to Gain Issues
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the emitter resistor in a common emitter amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the stability of the circuit when parameters change.
How does adding a coupling capacitor help with gain?
💡 Hint: Consider how AC and DC signals interact with circuit components.
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What happens to the voltage gain when an emitter resistor is added to the amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how the presence of feedback components influences gain.
True or False: The introduction of a coupling capacitor can affect the DC operating point of the amplifier.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of AC and DC signals.
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Design a common emitter amplifier that maintains a voltage gain of at least 50 while keeping R_E to a minimum. Specify component values and justification.
💡 Hint: Use A = -g_m × R_C / (1 + g_m × R_E) and ensure stability.
How does a high β transistor affect the design of the common emitter amplifier? Provide a theoretical analysis and potential solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider how β influences gain calculations and stability factors.
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