Practice Voltage Swing and Drop Across Resistors - 30.3.2 | 30. Common Emitter Amplifier (contd.) - Design guidelines (Part A) | Analog Electronic Circuits - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for voltage gain in common emitter amplifiers?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how gm and RC relate to the amplifier's operation.

Question 2

Easy

Define quiescent current.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about its importance to the operating point.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the maximum theoretical gain in a common emitter amplifier determined by?

  • Supply Voltage
  • Transconductance and Load Resistance
  • Collector Current
  • Base Voltage

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what parameters define gain.

Question 2

True or False: Output swing can be increased by lowering the quiescent current.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the effects of current on operating points.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an amplifier circuit with required specifications: gain = 100, swing = Β±5V, and power dissipation limits at 50mW. Provide component values and reasoning.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the relationship between gain, RC, and quiescent point to balance voltage.

Question 2

Given a transistor with a Ξ² of 150, design a common emitter layout for a gain of 150. Establish required input and feedback capacitor values to maintain performance constraints.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Review how Ξ² affects input/output currents in amplifier design.

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