44.1.2 - Input Capacitance
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Define input capacitance.
💡 Hint: Think about the components connected to the input of an amplifier.
What is the primary role of a common collector amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider where the collector terminal is connected.
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What is the primary function of input capacitance in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Remember how capacitance behaves in AC signals.
True or False: The input capacitance is usually high in common collector amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of amplifier configuration.
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Calculate the overall input capacitance when $C_{gs}$ is 5 pF and $C_{gd}$ is 10 pF in a common emitter amplifier with a gain of 0.8.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply Miller's theorem correctly.
Discuss the practical significance of low input capacitance in RF applications and provide an example.
💡 Hint: Look at how signal clarity affects communication technology.
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