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63. Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Contd.) – Numerical Examples (Part A)

The chapter focuses on Multi-Transistor Amplifiers, particularly the Cascode Amplifier, with an emphasis on numerical examples using both BJT and MOSFET technologies. Key aspects covered include the analysis of operating points, small signal parameters, voltage gain, and input capacitance. A detailed comparison of the cascode amplifier with common emitter amplifiers highlights the advantages of using cascode configurations.

Sections

  • 63.1

    Analog Electronic Circuits

    This section discusses cascode amplifiers, particularly focusing on numerical examples using BJTs and MOSFETs.

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  • 63.2

    Lecture – 63 Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Contd.) – Numerical Example (Part A)

    This lecture focuses on the numerical analysis of cascode amplifiers using BJTs and MOSFETs, building on previous discussions about their construction and benefits over simpler configurations.

    Learning Practice

  • 63.3

    Introduction

    This section introduces cascode amplifiers, focusing on BJT and MOSFET configurations through numerical examples, illustrating their characteristics and operation.

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  • 63.4

    Coverage Of Today's Lecture

    Today's lecture focuses on the numerical examples of cascode amplifiers using BJTs and MOSFETs, illustrating their significance through comparative analysis.

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  • 63.5

    Numerical Problems On Cascode Amplifier Using Bjt

    This section focuses on numerical examples of cascode amplifiers using BJTs, highlighting their construction, analysis, and performance metrics.

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  • 63.5.1

    Cascode Amplifier Circuit Description

    The section discusses the cascode amplifier circuit using BJTs and MOSFETs, along with numerical analysis to illustrate their operation.

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  • 63.5.2

    Bias Circuit And Operating Point

    This section explores the biasing circuits and the operating points of multi-transistor amplifiers, notably cascode amplifiers using BJTs and MOSFETs.

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  • 63.5.3

    Small Signal Parameters

    This section focuses on the small signal parameters of cascode amplifiers, detailing calculations and numerical examples for both BJT and MOSFET configurations.

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  • 63.6

    Voltage Gain Analysis

    This section discusses voltage gain analysis in cascode amplifiers, including numerical examples and comparisons with common emitter amplifiers.

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  • 63.6.1

    Output Voltage Gain Calculation

    This section covers the method for calculating the output voltage gain of a cascode amplifier using both BJT and MOSFET configurations.

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  • 63.6.2

    Input Capacitance Calculation

    This section covers the calculation of input capacitance in cascode amplifiers and the factors that contribute to it.

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  • 63.7

    Comparison With Common Emitter Circuit

    This section discusses the advantages of cascode amplifiers over common emitter amplifiers, particularly focusing on gain and bandwidth.

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  • 63.7.1

    Voltage Gain Comparison

    This section compares voltage gain between cascode amplifiers and simple common emitter amplifiers, emphasizing the importance of input capacitance on bandwidth.

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  • 63.7.2

    Input Capacitance Impact On Bandwidth

    This section discusses the significant role input capacitance plays in determining the bandwidth of cascode amplifiers in analog electronic circuits.

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  • 63.8

    Summary

    This section focuses on cascode amplifiers, specifically detailing numerical examples for both BJT and MOSFET configurations.

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References

Lecture 63.pdf

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