40.1.5 - Generalized Model of Amplifiers
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Practice Questions
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What is the function of Cπ in a CE amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how it modifies the amplifier's behavior at high frequencies.
State one effect of Miller’s theorem.
💡 Hint: Consider why such a simplification is useful.
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What is the relationship between capacitance and frequency response in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how capacitance influences signal processing.
Is Miller's theorem applicable only to resistive elements?
💡 Hint: Think back to the types of components Miller’s theorem can apply to!
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If a CE amplifier shows a gain of -1.5 with Cµ = 10pF, find the modified input capacitance using Miller’s theorem.
💡 Hint: Recall the formulas for Miller's theorem!
Calculate how changing Cgd from 5pF to 15pF alters the frequency response in a CS amplifier with a gain of 2.
💡 Hint: Consider how capacitances generally influence frequency response!
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