47.3.7 - Upper Cutoff Frequency
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What is the upper cutoff frequency?
💡 Hint: Think about the performance of the amplifier.
Define load capacitance.
💡 Hint: Consider how it affects the bandwidth.
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What determines the upper cutoff frequency?
💡 Hint: Think about what affects bandwidth.
The upper cutoff frequency decreases when load capacitance increases.
💡 Hint: Remember the frequency response and how capacitance plays a role.
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Given an output resistance of 220 ohms and a load capacitance of 200 pF, calculate the upper cutoff frequency. How does the addition of a 50 pF parasitic capacitance change your answer?
💡 Hint: Consider both contributions to capacitance.
Design a circuit that optimizes frequency response for a given range, focusing specifically on impedance and load capacitance configurations.
💡 Hint: Remember to balance between gain and bandwidth.
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