49.1.1 - Introduction to Common Base and Common Gate Amplifiers
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What is the primary function of a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of common base in signal strength.
How does biasing affect an amplifier's operation?
💡 Hint: What happens if a transistor is not biased correctly?
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What type of amplifier configuration is a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Recall the different configurations we discussed.
True or False: The output signal of a common gate amplifier is in phase with the input signal.
💡 Hint: Think about how the signal behaves in different amplifier configurations.
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Given a common base amplifier circuit, calculate its voltage gain and discuss how changes in biasing affect the gain.
💡 Hint: Remember to analyze how the input and output impedances play a role.
Design a common gate amplifier circuit aimed for high-speed applications. Mention key considerations.
💡 Hint: What would be critical for maintaining speed in a MOSFET application?
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