63.1 - Analog Electronic Circuits
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What is a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics it enhances.
Define operating point.
💡 Hint: Consider the context of transistor operation.
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What is the primary function of a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider what benefits cascode configuration provides.
True or False: The bandwidth of a cascode amplifier is generally higher than that of a common emitter amplifier.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the frequency response characteristics.
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Design a cascode amplifier with specified parameters including a 12V supply, transistors with β values of 100 and 200, and couple the load capacitance of 100pF. Calculate the operating point and voltage gain.
💡 Hint: Refer to the voltage gain equation you learned: A = -R * g_m.
You have a cascode amplifier with a known input capacitance of 20pF. Describe its impact on the frequency response compared to one with 125pF input capacitance.
💡 Hint: Connect capacitance to the frequency response relationship.
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