66.2.1 - Motivation of Using Active Load
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What is an active load?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between active and passive components.
Name one advantage of using active loads.
💡 Hint: Consider the gain limitations of passive components.
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What is the primary benefit of using an active load in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about how gain translates into practical amplifier capability.
True or False: Active loads can provide improved linearity compared to passive loads.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the operational regions of active versus passive components.
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Design a common emitter amplifier circuit using both passive and active loads. Compare and analyze the expected output gains from both designs.
💡 Hint: Use the gain equation A_v = g_m * R_load to compare actual values.
Discuss how increasing the temperature affects the performance of both passive and active loads in an amplifier design.
💡 Hint: Review how temperature influences electronic materials in both setups.
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