Preview of practice Small Signal Equivalent Circuit (33.5.2) - Common Source Amplifier (Part B)
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Small Signal Equivalent Circuit

Practice - Small Signal Equivalent Circuit

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the small signal model?

💡 Hint: Consider how we approach amplifier analysis.

Question 2 Easy

Define voltage gain.

💡 Hint: Think of the significance of amplification.

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Question 1

What is the primary characteristic of a small signal model?

It considers only D.C. components.
It focuses on small variations of signals.
It calculates large signal models.

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of using this model in amplifiers.

Question 2

True or False: The input resistance is affected by the output load.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how input resistance is primarily defined.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a common source amplifier has a transconductance of 3 mA/V and a drain resistor of 10 kΩ, find the voltage gain. Then, what implications does this gain have for small signal amplification?

💡 Hint: Use the voltage gain formula and ensure your units align.

Challenge 2 Hard

Graph the frequency response for a common source amplifier with indicated cutoff frequencies. Discuss how parasitic capacitance at high frequencies modifies performance.

💡 Hint: Consider the physical factors influencing electrical behavior in your graph.

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