52.2.4 - Output Swing Analysis
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What is the purpose of a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about its basic function.
What voltage drop occurs if the resistance is 6kΩ and current is 0.5mA?
💡 Hint: Use Ohm’s Law: V = I * R.
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What is the main function of a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Recall the input-output relationship nuances.
True or False: The output swing of a common base amplifier is directly influenced by base voltage.
💡 Hint: Think of the operational boundaries set up by bias.
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Given a common base amplifier with a supply voltage of 10V, 100kΩ resistors, and a load of 6kΩ, find the output current when the input voltage is a sinusoidal wave of 1V peak.
💡 Hint: Compare peak values and their effects on output thresholds.
Design a practical amplifier circuit that maintains the collector current at 0.5mA with defined load resistance. What parameters must you calculate to optimize performance?
💡 Hint: Pay attention to how biasing affects these parameters in practical scenarios.
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