Practice Introduction - 63.3 | 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 the primary function of a cascode amplifier?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you stack amplifiers.

Question 2

Easy

Define small-signal parameters in the context of amplifiers.

💡 Hint: These parameters help simplify complex circuits.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of using a cascode amplifier compared to a common emitter amplifier?

  • Lower output resistance
  • Higher input capacitance
  • Better high-frequency performance

💡 Hint: Think about how cascading amplifiers affects their operating characteristics.

Question 2

True or False: The early voltage is directly related to output resistance in a BJT.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of early voltage in the transistor characteristics.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If the early voltage is increased, what is the expected impact on the output resistance and operating speed of the cascode amplifier?

💡 Hint: Consider how resistance and speed correlate in amplifier design.

Question 2

Calculate the total input capacitance of a BJT cascode amplifier with C_pi = 10 pF and C_mu = 5 pF, considering the voltage gain of the amplifier is 100.

💡 Hint: Apply the formula for input capacitance with gain.

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