48.1.1 - Common Collector or Common Drain Circuit Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What does the output impedance represent in a circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about power delivery in a circuit.
What is transconductance?
💡 Hint: Remember the relation between input and output changes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the voltage gain of a common collector circuit?
💡 Hint: Consider how amplifiers operate with respect to input and output.
The output impedance of a common drain circuit is usually high.
💡 Hint: Think about impedance definitions in transistor circuits.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine designing a common drain circuit with a load capacitance of 0.5uF and a power supply of 5V. Calculate the required output voltage gain if your aim is to maintain a cutoff frequency of 20kHz.
💡 Hint: Think about how capacitance and frequency relate to resistance.
You're tasked with adjusting a common collector circuit to achieve a higher output current without changing its voltage gain. What adjustments should you consider and why?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between voltage, current, and gain in transistor operations.
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