50.2.7 - Output Resistance Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary input of a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about where the signal is fed in this configuration.
Describe the output resistance of a common gate amplifier.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between the load and the amplifier output.
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What configuration is typically used for high-frequency applications?
💡 Hint: Think of which configuration minimizes input resistance.
True or False: Common gate amplifiers have high input resistance.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of input resistance in this context.
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Design a common base amplifier with a given g_m. What would be the implications if the input resistance is increased significantly?
💡 Hint: Think about how input resistance affects voltage drop.
Calculate the output resistance of a common gate amplifier given specific component values. What will happen if this resistance is low?
💡 Hint: Draw from what you've learned about output characteristics.
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