53.2.1 - Performance of the Common Base Amplifier Without Capacitor C_B
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Practice Questions
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What does a common base amplifier do?
💡 Hint: Think about the configuration roles.
Why is capacitor C_B important?
💡 Hint: Remember what happens at AC ground.
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What is the impact of removing capacitor C_B on input resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about how much voltage appears across different components.
True or False: The voltage gain improves when C_B is removed.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship to signal application.
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Given a common base amplifier with a collector current of 0.5 mA and an early voltage of 50V, calculate the transconductance and describe its significance.
💡 Hint: Use standard formulae linking collector current and transconductance.
Investigate how varying the input resistor affects the amplifier's overall gain without C_B. Discuss potential design considerations.
💡 Hint: Examine how resistances interact within the circuit.
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