66.2.5 - Common Emitter and Common Source Amplifier
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of an amplifier in circuits?
💡 Hint: Think about what we discussed regarding small signals.
Define active load in terms of transistor amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Consider how passive loads limit amplifier performance.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of amplifier is typically characterized by high voltage gain?
💡 Hint: Recall the advantages we discussed for each type of amplifier.
True or False: The voltage gain of an amplifier is determined solely by the load resistor.
💡 Hint: Think about the factors we discussed that influence gain beyond just the load resistor.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a CE amplifier circuit diagram using active loads to achieve a gain greater than 200. Explain your design choices.
💡 Hint: Think about which transistors might yield the best performance without exceeding power limits.
Evaluate the performance differences in a basic Common Source amplifier circuit that operates within its class A envelope versus one that uses class B operation.
💡 Hint: Compare the output characteristics discussed in class.
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