47.3 - Common Collector Amplifier Example
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Practice Questions
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What is a common collector amplifier?
💡 Hint: What properties does it have related to its input and output?
Explain why high input impedance is important.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of loading on circuit performance.
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What is the primary function of a common collector amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what type of amplification this configuration is typically used for.
True or False: The voltage gain of a common collector amplifier is expected to be much greater than 1.
💡 Hint: Consider the design intent of this amplifier stage.
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If the input capacitance is increased in a common collector amplifier, what effect will it have on the upper cutoff frequency? Provide calculations based on given capacitance values.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between capacitance and frequency response.
Given a load capacitance of 100pF, calculate the new upper cutoff frequency using the output resistance calculated earlier (approximately 52Ω).
💡 Hint: Use the standard formula for cutoff frequency and plug in the resistance and capacitance.
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