52.3.5 - Current Gain of Common Gate Amplifier
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What is the typical current gain of a common gate amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how much input current the amplifier outputs.
Why is biasing important for amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a transistor does not receive biasing.
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The current gain of a common gate amplifier is usually close to:
💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of current gain.
True or false: A common gate amplifier has high input impedance.
💡 Hint: Recall the primary attributes of this amplifier type.
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If the source resistance is increased in a common gate amplifier to 100 kΩ, discuss how this affects the performance in a detailed manner.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the interaction of total resistance in the circuit.
Consider designing a common gate amplifier with specified supply voltage and load resistance. Derive the equations detailing how to calculate the required biasing conditions.
💡 Hint: Use known values to form your equations and apply the saturation condition.
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