47.3.3 - Small Signal Parameters
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Define voltage gain.
💡 Hint: Consider how amplification is expressed in terms of ratio.
What is input impedance?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in minimizing load effects.
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What is the main goal of analyzing small signal parameters in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about what we achieve through analysis.
True or False: A high input impedance in an amplifier can lead to significant power losses.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of impedance in circuits.
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Given a transistor with a collector current of 2 mA and a thermal voltage of 25 mV, calculate the transconductance and the expected voltage gain if the output impedance is 200 kΩ.
💡 Hint: Break down the problem into manageable parts and apply the formulas step by step.
Discuss how varying load capacitance influences the upper cutoff frequency in a common collector amplifier estimating its effects on bandwidth.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how bandwidth and capacitance are interrelated in circuit design.
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