66.6.5 - Characteristics for Increasing Gain
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What is the main advantage of using active loads in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you replace a resistor with a transistor.
Name one type of amplifier that commonly uses active loads.
💡 Hint: Recall the two main types discussed.
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What is the main advantage of using an active load in an amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how the load affects gain.
True or False: Active loads can lead to increased power dissipation in an amplifier circuit.
💡 Hint: Recall why we use active loads.
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Given a common emitter amplifier setup with a supply voltage of 12V and a quiescent current of 1mA, calculate the maximum theoretical voltage gain with a passively loaded resistor of 1kΩ.
💡 Hint: Recall the voltage drop across the load and use the thermal voltage value.
Discuss the advantages and limitations of using active loads in a common source amplifier compared to passive loads.
💡 Hint: Consider challenges in managing quiescent points and real-world applications.
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