63.3 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you stack amplifiers.
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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What is the primary advantage of using a cascode amplifier compared to a common emitter amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how cascading amplifiers affects their operating characteristics.
True or False: The early voltage is directly related to output resistance in a BJT.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of early voltage in the transistor characteristics.
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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.
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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