37.1.2 - Common Source Amplifier Circuit
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What is the role of a common source amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what amplifiers typically do.
What is transconductance?
💡 Hint: Focus on how transistors function in amplifying signals.
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What does a common source amplifier primarily do?
💡 Hint: Think about the amplifier's primary function.
Thevenin's theorem simplifies circuits. Is this statement True or False?
💡 Hint: Recall what Thevenin's theorem accomplishes.
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Design a common source amplifier with a target gain of -15. Given that the transconductance is 5mS, find the necessary RD if the input voltage is 2V.
💡 Hint: Keep the gain formula in mind and isolate RD.
Demonstrate how changes in frequency affect the output signal in a common source amplifier with both input and output capacitors. Calculate the impact on gain as frequency varies from low to high.
💡 Hint: Explore individual capacitor impacts on gain across frequency ranges.
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