66.6.4 - Practical Gain Limitations
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What is the primary limitation on voltage gain in a common emitter amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how passive components interact with power supply limitations.
How does replacing a passive load with an active load theoretically improve gain?
💡 Hint: Consider the changes in current-voltage characteristics.
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What is the primary factor limiting voltage gain in common emitter amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Consider how the supply and output components interact.
True or False: Common source amplifiers generally achieve higher voltage gains than common emitter amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the different transistor designs they utilize.
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Design a common emitter amplifier with a targeted voltage gain of 100. What component values would you choose considering practical limitations?
💡 Hint: Ensure that the voltage at the output does not saturate for the intended input signal range.
Examine a common source amplifier that has a maximum allowed Vdd of 10V and aims for a gain of 5. Calculate the ideals for resistor values when connected to a FET with specified transconductance.
💡 Hint: Analyzing load line can give insight about achievable gain ranges.
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