38.1.3 - Common Emitter Amplifier with Self-Bias
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of self-biasing in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think of temperature changes or component replacements.
Define transconductance (gm).
💡 Hint: It’s a key parameter in determining gain.
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What is the main advantage of using self-biasing in a CE amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what changes would affect stability.
True or False: The voltage gain of a self-biased CE amplifier is always positive.
💡 Hint: Recall the nature of CE amplifier output.
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Given a self-bias CE amplifier with R1 = 20kΩ, R2 = 50kΩ, and C1 = 1µF, calculate the lower cutoff frequency.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for the low-pass filter cutoff frequency.
Design a self-biasing CE amplifier with a mid-frequency gain of -10. What values for gm and Rc would you select?
💡 Hint: Ensure resistor values match your desired performance specifications.
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