33.5 - Lecture – 33: Common Source Amplifier (Part B)
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What is the formula for calculating voltage gain in a common source amplifier?
💡 Hint: Remember it relates gain to transconductance and drain resistance.
Define input resistance in the context of a common source amplifier.
💡 Hint: Think about how resistors combine in parallel.
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What is the formula for voltage gain in a common source amplifier?
💡 Hint: Look for the relationship involving transconductance and resistance.
True or False: The output resistance of a common source amplifier is always greater than its input resistance.
💡 Hint: Think about how input and output resistances are defined.
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Design a common source amplifier with a given V_dd and specified R values to achieve a target voltage gain of -10. Calculate the necessary g_m and assess the trade-offs.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between resistances and transconductance in controlling gain.
Evaluate how varying R_D affects the output swing in a common source amplifier – derive conditions for maximum output without distortion.
💡 Hint: Examine the implications of load line analysis in evaluating output limits.
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