23.4.3 - Components of Current Amplifiers
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What does a current amplifier do?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between voltage and current amplifiers.
Name the main component often used in current amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym BJT!
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary function of a current amplifier?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of a current amplifier.
The loading effect can affect output current. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you add a load.
1 more question available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Calculate the output current if the input current is 2mA and the unloaded current gain is 50.
💡 Hint: Use the formula I_out = A * I_in.
If an amplifier has a load resistance of 100 ohms and the unloaded current gain is 10, what is the modified output current if the input current is 5mA?
💡 Hint: Consider the parallel resistances in your computation.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.