46.1.1. Common Collector and Common Drain Amplifiers (Contd.): Analysis (Part B)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the output resistance of a Common Collector amplifier measure?

   Hint

   Think of what happens when a load is connected.

2. 2.

   Why is high input resistance important in amplifiers?

   Hint

   Consider what happens when a circuit is overloaded.

3. 3.

   What is the typical voltage gain of a Common Collector amplifier?

   • 0
   • 1
   • Greater than 1

   Hint

   Recall how output mirrors the input in this configuration.

4. 4.

   True or False: A higher input resistance is better for amplifiers.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider signal integrity across circuit stages.

5. 5.

   Analyze a Common Collector amplifier circuit with a known base resistance, emitter resistance, and load. Calculate the input resistance and output voltage if the input voltage is known.

   Hint

   Use Ohm's law and remember the rules for resistors in parallel.

6. 6.

   Design a Common Collector amplifier circuit that meets specific gain and resistance requirements given a set of component values.

   Hint

   Consider how the values of resistors affect overall performance.