66.2.6 - Numerical Examples and Design Guidelines
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What is an active load in an amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how loads can be represented in electronic circuits.
Name one advantage of a common emitter amplifier.
💡 Hint: Recall the input-output relationship.
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What is the benefit of using active load instead of passive load?
💡 Hint: Consider how the load influences gain characteristics.
True or False: The common source amplifier typically achieves lower voltage gain than the common emitter amplifier.
💡 Hint: Think about the comparative gains discussed.
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Given a common emitter amplifier, calculate the potential voltage gain if the transconductance is 20 mA/V and the load resistance is 1 kΩ.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for voltage gain.
How would substituting a passive load with an active load affect the thermal stability of the circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about feedback and control in your answer.
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