39.1.1 - Introduction and Gain Expression
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Practice Questions
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Define gain in the context of amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Think about how effective amplifiers are at increasing signal strength.
What does a pole in amplifier frequency response represent?
💡 Hint: It usually marks a transition in the behavior of the amplifier.
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What is the primary function of a bypass capacitor in a CE amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of capacitors in AC and DC circuits.
True or False: An increase in the frequency of the input signal results in an infinite gain in an amplifier.
💡 Hint: What happens to gain at high frequencies?
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Consider a CE amplifier with the following parameters: g = 2 mS, R1 = 10kΩ, R2 = 4kΩ, C = 1μF. Calculate the gain and its frequency response.
💡 Hint: Identify your equivalent resistance and substitute values accordingly.
Design a CE amplifier for an audio application requiring a gain of 50. Which parameters would you select to ensure the frequency response suits audio signals?
💡 Hint: Look back at the design guidelines discussed in class.
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