66.3.2 - Basic Operation and Limitations
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What is the main advantage of using active loads in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about performance enhancement.
Describe one characteristic of a common emitter amplifier.
💡 Hint: Consider the I-V relationship.
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What is the main motivation for using active loads in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Consider why enhanced performance might be desirable.
True or False: The common emitter amplifier configuration exhibits linear I-V characteristic.
💡 Hint: Recall the discussed I-V behavior.
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Design a common emitter amplifier circuit with given constraints of supply voltage and required gain. Discuss potential challenges.
💡 Hint: Use circuit design principles to prioritize performance under limits.
Evaluate a practical common source amplifier configuration and compare it to a common emitter amplifier. Discuss the expected performance differences.
💡 Hint: Focus on the unique I-V characteristics of both configurations for discussions.
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