32.1 - Common Source Amplifier (Part A)
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What is the primary function of a common source amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the main purpose of any amplifier.
What does biasing refer to in the context of amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Focus on how the amplifier is kept in the right operating condition.
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What is the role of biasing in a common source amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider what stabilizing the amplifier means.
True or False: The common source amplifier can only output voltage signals.
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of output types.
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Calculate the required gate voltage for a common source amplifier if the desired output current is 1 mA and the threshold voltage is 1V, given a transconductance factor K of 100 μA/V².
💡 Hint: Think about how you isolate the voltage in relation to the threshold.
Design a common source amplifier configuration that can amplify an input signal of 10 mV to 1 V, while ensuring the transistor remains in saturation. Describe your approach.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider both the required gain and saturation conditions.
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