46.5 - Input Capacitance Analysis
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What is a common collector amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about where the output connection is located.
What does high input resistance in an amplifier indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact on signal strength.
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What is the primary function of a common collector amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider both roles the amplifier plays.
True or False: The voltage gain of a common collector amplifier is typically less than 1.
💡 Hint: Think about the behavior of the circuit with respect to voltage.
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Design a common collector amplifier with a specified input resistance of about 10kΩ and output resistance below 100Ω. What components would you choose?
💡 Hint: Consider how the choice of transistors and their specifications play into these calculations.
A common collector amplifier shows an input capacitance of 2µF. What impact might this have on a 10kHz signal?
💡 Hint: Use the formula for the cutoff frequency in relation to input capacitance.
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