30.3 - Self-Bias Common Emitter Amplifier
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Practice Questions
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What parameters must be known to design a common emitter amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the basic requirements of the amplifier.
How is quiescent current related to power dissipation?
💡 Hint: Consider the formula for power in electrical circuits.
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What is the formula for voltage gain in common emitter amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Recall how gain is derived in operational amplifiers.
True or False: The output swing is determined solely by the collector current.
💡 Hint: Consider factors beyond just current when analyzing output swings.
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Calculate the necessary parameters for a self-bias common emitter amplifier including quiescent current, collector resistance, and bias resistors when supplied with 10V and a desired gain of 50.
💡 Hint: Use the formulas discussed in previous examples.
If a common emitter amplifier designed for a power dissipation of 10mW at a supply voltage of 12V has a quiescent current of 1mA, calculate the collector resistance.
💡 Hint: Remember to correctly relate power equations in terms of voltage and current.
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