67.1 - Analog Electronic Circuits
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Practice Questions
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What is one advantage of using an active load compared to a passive load?
💡 Hint: Think about gain improvement.
Define the saturation region in the context of transistors.
💡 Hint: Consider the transistor's operating conditions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens to voltage gain when using an active load compared to a passive load?
💡 Hint: Refer to the characteristics discussed.
True or False: The currents through active load transistors do not need to be equal.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when they are not equal.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an amplifier using an active load. Explain how you would ensure that both transistors remain in saturation and how you would analyze the gain.
💡 Hint: Consider practical resistor values and their impacts.
If the output resistance of a circuit with an active load is measured to be significantly higher than with a passive load, describe the implications on circuit performance.
💡 Hint: Focus on the gain-bandwidth concept.
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