Practice Power Dissipation and Current Calculations - 30.3.3 | 30. Common Emitter Amplifier (contd.) - Design guidelines (Part A) | Analog Electronic Circuits - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for voltage gain in a common emitter amplifier?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between transconductance and quiescent current.

Question 2

Easy

Define quiescent current.

💡 Hint: Think about the steady-state condition of the circuit.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the term 'gain' refer to in amplifiers?

  • Output to Input Voltage Ratio
  • Total Circuit Power
  • DC Current in Transistor

💡 Hint: Think about what an amplifier does to a signal.

Question 2

True or False: The quiescent current has no effect on power dissipation in transistors.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how DC current impacts heat generation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a common emitter amplifier for a 12V supply aiming for a voltage gain of 150. Detail your calculations for component values.

💡 Hint: Start with maximum power dissipation and work backwards.

Question 2

Given a transistor with a β of 150 and I_C of 1.5 mA, calculate the required input voltage to maintain proper biasing with a voltage divider.

💡 Hint: Remember to consider the base current in your calculations to maintain a stable operating point.

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