51.1.2 - Numerical Example of Common Base Amplifier
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What is the primary function of a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the input and output connections.
How do you calculate the emitter voltage in a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Recall that V_BE is typically around 0.6 V.
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What is the primary output connection in a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of the amplifier.
True or False: The common base amplifier has high input impedance.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of input impedance.
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Design a common base amplifier circuit for a specific gain requirement of 50, given certain transistor parameters, and calculate the necessary resistance values.
💡 Hint: Follow the calculations step by step from the gain formula.
Evaluate the effect of a 5 kΩ and a 20 kΩ source resistance on the voltage gain of the common base amplifier calculated earlier and discuss the outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationships of resistances in the gain formulas.
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