67.6.1 - Output Characteristics and Voltage Gain Calculation
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What is the primary function of an active load?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of active versus passive components.
Where must the currents of the two transistors in an active load configuration be?
💡 Hint: Consider how Kirchhoff's Current Law applies.
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What is the role of active load in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Consider how active elements function in circuit design.
True or False: The outputs of both transistors in an active load configuration should operate in the triode region.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the conditions required for stable amplification.
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Calculate the voltage gain of a common source amplifier with given parameters: g_m = 20 mS and r_d = 1kΩ.
💡 Hint: Use the gain formula and plug in the provided parameters.
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.
💡 Hint: Consider how saturation impacts operational effectiveness in amplifiers.
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