49.1.2 - Motivation for Common Base and Common Gate Amplifiers
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What is a common base amplifier used for?
💡 Hint: Think of the role of the base in a BJT.
Define loading effect in amplifier circuits.
💡 Hint: Consider how stages interact with each other.
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What is the main advantage of using a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the signal type they handle.
Biasing is important for ensuring what aspect of transistor operation?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of improper biasing.
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Design a biasing circuit for a common base amplifier that operates within a specified DC voltage range and ensures stable operation for AC signals.
💡 Hint: Consider Thevenin's theorem for the biasing network.
Evaluate the impact of varying input source resistance on the performance of a common gate amplifier.
💡 Hint: Use Ohm's law in your evaluation.
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