53.2.4 - Voltage Gain Calculation
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of the coupling capacitor (C_B) in an amplifier circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about how AC signals interact with DC.
What happens to the voltage gain when C_B is removed?
💡 Hint: Consider the involvement of voltage at the input and output.
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What is one major effect of removing C_B in an amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of C_B in facilitating voltage.
True or False: Removing C_B will increase the input resistance of the amplifier.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how input resistance functions in the circuit.
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You have a common base amplifier with a known input voltage of 5V. If the gain with C_B connected is 108, what is the expected output voltage if C_B is disconnected?
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of voltage gain when changing configuration.
Design an equivalent circuit of a common base amplifier that minimizes loss without using C_B, describing your rationale.
💡 Hint: Think about alternative methods of directing and managing signal flow.
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