66.4 - Load Line Characteristic
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Practice Questions
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What is an active load?
💡 Hint: Think about how active components differ from resistive elements.
Name one limitation of common emitter amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Consider what components are used in the circuit.
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What is the primary benefit of using an active load in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes amplifiers more effective.
True or False: The load line characteristic is essential for determining the operational limits of an amplifier.
💡 Hint: Refer back to how we discuss the operational points.
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Design a common emitter amplifier with an active load. Calculate the expected voltage gain if the resistor value is 4k ohms and the quiescent current is 10 mA.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between current, resistance, and gain in your calculations.
You have a common source amplifier experiencing thermal runaway due to supply voltage increases. Propose a solution that includes active load analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about how active loads can manage current variations better than passive ones.
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