44.2.1 - Input Capacitance Considerations
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What is the input capacitance in amplifier circuits primarily influenced by?
💡 Hint: Think about what electrical components can store charge.
How does adding a biasing resistor affect input resistance?
💡 Hint: It forms a parallel connection with the existing resistance.
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What is the primary factor that influences the input capacitance in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about what components create capacitance.
Do common collector amplifiers have high output resistance?
💡 Hint: Recall what we learned about resistance profiles.
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Design a common drain amplifier circuit with a specified input signal and analyze the resulting input capacitance and voltage gain when a biasing resistor is introduced.
💡 Hint: Break down the circuit; remember to apply parallel resistance formulas.
A common collector amplifier has output resistance and input capacitance defined. If the output is connected to a load with specific capacitance, how will it affect the overall input characteristics?
💡 Hint: Focus on the interaction between capacitive elements and voltage gain.
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