66.2.2 - Basic Operation of Amplifier with Active Load
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What is the main advantage of using active loads in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of active vs passive.
Define a common emitter amplifier in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider its basic operational principle.
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What is a key advantage of active loads in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Recall the benefits of active devices.
True or False: Common source amplifiers typically have higher voltage gain than common emitter amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Consider the practical examples discussed.
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Design a simple common emitter amplifier circuit using active loads. Explain how it improves the voltage gain.
💡 Hint: Consider the formulas for gain and how they relate to your circuit choice.
Evaluate the performance of a common source amplifier with passive loads. How would you modify it to enhance its voltage gain?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how load effects influence amplifier operation.
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