43.4 - Loading Effects in Cascaded Amplifiers
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Practice Questions
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Define loading effect as it applies to cascaded amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Think about how one stage affects the performance of another.
What does a buffer do in an electronic circuit?
💡 Hint: Consider the function of buffers in separating components.
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What is a loading effect in cascaded amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Consider the outcome of one stage affecting the next.
True or False: Buffers can improve the performance of cascaded amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of buffers in amplifying circuits.
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You are tasked with designing a two-stage CE amplifier with an expected gain of 200. However, simulations show that actual gain is only 80 due to loading effects. Identify possible design changes to improve performance and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Focus on how impedance and buffering can affect amplifier stages.
You cascade two amplifiers with known cutoff frequencies. After cascading, the upper cutoff frequency appears to drop significantly. Formulate an expression to find the new cutoff frequency and describe the elements that affect this calculation.
💡 Hint: Think about how each element interacts in the frequency domain.
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