52.2 - Common Base Amplifier
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider the name and structure of the amplifier.
What is a typical current gain for a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how it compares to other types.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines the input impedance of a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider the functions of input versus output.
True or False: The common base amplifier typically has a current gain greater than 1.
💡 Hint: Think about its operating characteristics.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a common base amplifier that can handle an input signal with varying frequency while maintaining low noise levels. What considerations must be made?
💡 Hint: Evaluate the overall stability of the amplifier configuration under varying conditions.
Calculate the overall voltage gain of a common base amplifier given g_m = 2 mS and combined output resistance R_C = 10 kΩ. What factors affect this gain?
💡 Hint: Consider all parameters of the amplifier impacting gain.
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