41.2.1 - Generalized Model of CE and CS Amplifier
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What is the role of capacitors in amplifier circuits?
💡 Hint: Think about AC coupling.
Define input and output capacitance in the context of amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Consider how signal passes through.
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What is the primary function of coupling capacitors in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about AC versus DC signal behavior.
True or False: A pole in frequency response occurs where the output signal starts to rise indefinitely.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens at critical frequencies.
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Given a CE amplifier with R = 2kΩ, C = 50nF, and a gain of 20, calculate the input capacitance and explain how it impacts frequency response.
💡 Hint: Focus on the implications of high gain on normal component behavior.
Discuss the significance of correctly placing poles in a feedback amplifier design, providing an example of how pole misplacement could affect performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how performance metrics are tied to pole location.
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