Practice Output Characteristics And Voltage Gain Calculation (67.6.1) - Multi-Transistor Amplifiers : Amplifier With Active Load (Part B)

Practice: Output Characteristics and Voltage Gain Calculation

Lesson 67.6.1Multi-Transistor Amplifiers : Amplifier With Active Load (Part B)

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Question 1.
What is the primary function of an active load?
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Think about the role of active versus passive components.
Question 2.
Where must the currents of the two transistors in an active load configuration be?
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Consider how Kirchhoff's Current Law applies.
3Question 3.
What is the role of active load in amplifiers?
- To decrease voltage gain
- To increase voltage gain
- Unrelated to voltage gain
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Consider how active elements function in circuit design.
4Question 4.
True or False: The outputs of both transistors in an active load configuration should operate in the triode region.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the conditions required for stable amplification.
Question 5.
Calculate the voltage gain of a common source amplifier with given parameters: g_m = 20 mS and r_d = 1kΩ.
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Use the gain formula and plug in the provided parameters.
Question 6.
Eight transistors in an active load produce varying currents: analyze the output implications if one transistor operates out of its saturation range and creates an uneven current.
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Consider how saturation impacts operational effectiveness in amplifiers.

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