37.1.1 - Introduction
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What does a common source amplifier do?
💡 Hint: Consider the primary function of amplifiers.
What is the purpose of the coupling capacitor in an amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about signal types.
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What does the common-source amplifier primarily amplify?
💡 Hint: Consider the main function of an amplifier.
True or False: The lower cutoff frequency is related to the C-R circuit configuration.
💡 Hint: Think about how circuits are defined by their components.
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A common-source amplifier using a JFET has a transconductance of 5 mS and an input resistance of 10 kΩ. What is the expected upper cutoff frequency if the feedback capacitor is 10 nF?
💡 Hint: Use the cutoff frequency formula considering the feedback capacitor.
Explain why the frequency response of an amplifier is essential when designing amplifying circuits.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship of circuits and real-world signals.
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