44.1.3 - Practical Circuit Considerations
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Define output resistance in the context of amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Think about the load and its relationship with the amplifier.
What does the term input capacitance refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what components might affect the input side of an amplifier.
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What is the output resistance of a common collector amplifier generally considered?
💡 Hint: Think about why output resistance is important in buffering.
True or False: A high input capacitance is preferred in voltage buffer applications.
💡 Hint: Recall the implications of increased capacitance in circuits.
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In an amplifier circuit, if the voltage gain is 0.95, find the adjusted effective capacitance contribution according to Miller's theorem, given that C_gs=10pF.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for capacitance adjustment discussed earlier.
If you have a common collector amplifier and you want to determine its input resistance with an effective load of 50 kΩ and transconductance of 5 mS, what transform would you use?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between load and how input resistance is affected by other parameters.
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