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30. Common Emitter Amplifier (contd.) - Design guidelines (Part A)

This chapter focuses on the design guidelines for common emitter amplifiers, encompassing both design strategies and performance metrics. It elaborates on the necessary parameters for achieving desired gain, output swing, and power dissipation in amplifiers while discussing the implications of using various design components like resistors and capacitors. Emphasis is placed on practical scenarios including cases with self-bias circuits, ensuring that learners understand how to balance amplified output with stability.

Sections

  • 30.1

    Common Emitter Amplifier (Contd.)

    This section covers the design guidelines for a common emitter amplifier, focusing on numerical problem solving and circuit design considerations including gain and output swing.

  • 30.1.1

    Design Guidelines (Part A)

    This section delves into the design guidelines for a common emitter amplifier, focusing on the necessary parameters and calculations to achieve desired circuit performance.

  • 30.1.2

    Discussion On Design Guidelines

    This section discusses the design guidelines for a Common Emitter Amplifier, including factors to consider when designing for specific requirements such as gain, power dissipation, and output swing.

  • 30.1.3

    Calculating Gain And Other Parameters

    This section covers the process of calculating gain and other important parameters in common emitter amplifiers through numerical examples and design guidelines.

  • 30.1.4

    Bias Resistor Values

    This section discusses the design guidelines for determining bias resistor values in a common emitter amplifier, focusing on factors such as voltage gain, output swing, and power dissipation.

  • 30.2

    Power Dissipation And Current

    This section covers the design guidelines for common emitter amplifiers, focusing on power dissipation, gain calculations, and optimizing circuit parameters.

  • 30.2.1

    Calculating Collector Current

    This section provides guidelines for designing a common emitter amplifier by calculating collector current, biasing resistors, and coupling capacitors for desired performance.

  • 30.2.2

    Resistance And Capacitor Values

    This section discusses the design guidelines for common emitter amplifiers, focusing on how resistor and capacitor values influence circuit performance.

  • 30.3

    Self-Bias Common Emitter Amplifier

    This section presents the design guidelines for self-bias common emitter amplifiers and explores how to calculate their performance metrics.

  • 30.3.1

    Design Considerations

    The section discusses the guidelines for designing common emitter amplifiers, focusing on gain, biasing, and stability.

  • 30.3.2

    Voltage Swing And Drop Across Resistors

    This section discusses the importance of voltage swing and drop across resistors in common emitter amplifiers, emphasizing design guidelines and operational point configurations.

  • 30.3.3

    Power Dissipation And Current Calculations

    This section focuses on the design guidelines for a common emitter amplifier, emphasizing power dissipation, current calculations, and the overall gain of the circuit.

  • 30.3.4

    Cutoff Frequency And Capacitor Calculations

    This section discusses the design guidelines for common emitter amplifiers, focusing on calculating cutoff frequencies and choosing capacitors appropriately.

References

Lecture 30.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

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Final Test

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