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Lecture – 33: Common Source Amplifier (Part B)

Practice - Lecture – 33: Common Source Amplifier (Part B)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

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

💡 Hint: Remember it relates gain to transconductance and drain resistance.

Question 2 Easy

Define input resistance in the context of a common source amplifier.

💡 Hint: Think about how resistors combine in parallel.

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Question 1

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

A = g_m * R_D
A = -g_m * R_D
A = R_D / g_m

💡 Hint: Look for the relationship involving transconductance and resistance.

Question 2

True or False: The output resistance of a common source amplifier is always greater than its input resistance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how input and output resistances are defined.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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