50.2.6 - Voltage Gain with Finite Source Resistance
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What is voltage gain?
💡 Hint: Consider the output as a function of the input.
Define source resistance.
💡 Hint: Think about where the input signal comes from.
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What is the impact of finite source resistance on voltage gain?
💡 Hint: Think about how voltage is divided across resistances.
True or False: In a common base amplifier configuration, the input is applied to the base terminal.
💡 Hint: Recall the basic configurations of amplifiers.
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Given a common gate amplifier with a source resistance of 100 ohms and an input resistance of 1k ohms, find the voltage gain if the transconductance is 15 mS.
💡 Hint: Use the voltage gain formula and plug in the given values.
Design a common base amplifier that can handle a source resistance of up to 10k ohms while maintaining a decent voltage gain. Discuss your design choices.
💡 Hint: Consider how to configure the input and feedback to maintain stability in gain.
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