23.4.1 - Voltage Amplifier vs. Current Amplifier
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What is a voltage amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what an amplifier's main function is.
What is the purpose of DC biasing in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Consider why initial conditions are necessary for operation.
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What is the primary function of a voltage amplifier?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of voltage in amplification.
The term 'loading effect' refers to:
💡 Hint: Reflect on how connected devices impact an amplifier's operation.
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Design a circuit diagram for a current amplifier. Include at least one loading component and describe the implications of this loading on performance.
💡 Hint: Focus on how currents bifurcate in the circuit.
Given a data sheet with input/output specifications of current and voltage amplifiers, compare two models based on efficiency and application.
💡 Hint: Think about practical applications in circuit design choices.
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