50.2.2 - Small Signal Analysis
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Practice Questions
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Define small signal analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about how AC signals behave in circuits versus DC.
What is voltage gain?
💡 Hint: What quantitative measure do we use to describe amplifier performance?
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What does small signal analysis focus on?
💡 Hint: Consider the term 'small signal' when reviewing.
Common base configuration shows output voltage that is ___ with respect to the input voltage.
💡 Hint: Think about phase relationships in amplifier configurations.
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Calculate the voltage gain for a common base amplifier with gm = 2 mA/V and an input voltage of 50 mV.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for voltage gain in terms of gm.
Analyze how varying source resistance affects output voltage for a fixed input voltage.
💡 Hint: Think of how voltage dividers operate.
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