54.3 - Common Base Amplifier Analysis
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Practice Questions
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Define voltage gain.
💡 Hint: Look for the basic definition of amplifiers.
What is the input impedance in an amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider how an amplifier interacts with incoming signals.
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What is the minimum required voltage drop across a resistor to ensure an output swing of ±4V?
💡 Hint: Consider the basic requirement for amplifier swings.
True or False: Input impedance is important for minimizing signal loss.
💡 Hint: Think about how amplifiers interface with signals.
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Design a common base amplifier circuit set to amplify a weak signal while ensuring it maintains a minimum output swing of ±5V. Specify resistor values and their calculations.
💡 Hint: Start by calculating necessary voltage drops across resistors.
Propose modifications to enhance the current gain of the common base amplifier beyond 1 without sacrificing voltage gain.
💡 Hint: Explore possibilities of increasing component interactions.
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