44.1.1 - Lecture – 44: Common Collector and Common Drain Amplifiers
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What is the primary purpose of a common collector amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what a buffer does in a circuit.
Describe the basic function of a common drain amplifier.
💡 Hint: Relate the function to the characteristics of MOSFETs.
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What is the expected voltage gain for a common collector amplifier?
💡 Hint: It is designed to buffer signals without significant amplification.
True or False: A common drain amplifier has low input resistance.
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of MOSFET configurations.
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Given a common collector amplifier circuit with specified resistances and inputs, calculate the expected output voltage while considering potential loading effects.
💡 Hint: Focus on how resistances interact in the circuit.
Design a common drain amplifier suited to a specific application involving a sensor. Discuss the rationale behind component selection to maximize performance.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics required for interfacing effectively.
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