Practice Cascode Amplifier Circuit Description - 63.5.1 | 63. Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Contd.) – Numerical Examples (Part A) | Analog Electronic Circuits - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a cascode amplifier?

💡 Hint: Think about what stacking transistors accomplishes.

Question 2

Easy

Name the two types of transistors used in cascode amplifiers?

💡 Hint: Recall the types of transistors discussed.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main advantage of a cascode amplifier?

  • Lower noise
  • Higher power consumption
  • Higher distortion

💡 Hint: Think about what features are improved when using two transistors.

Question 2

True or False: Both BJT and MOSFET can be used in a cascode configuration.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Have we discussed only one type of transistor for cascode?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a cascode amplifier using specific BJTs with given parameters. Calculate the expected voltage gain and input capacitance based on provided values.

💡 Hint: Start by writing down all known values and use formulas from our earlier examples to guide your calculations.

Question 2

Compare the performance of a cascode amplifier to a common emitter amplifier with equivalent transistors. What aspects should be evaluated?

💡 Hint: Refer to key performance metrics discussed in class and apply the values during your comparison.

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