63.8. Summary

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does BJT stand for?

   Hint

   Think of transistors that use both electron and hole conduction.

2. 2.

   What is the primary advantage of a cascode amplifier?

   Hint

   Consider what happens when you stack transistors.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of a cascode amplifier?

   • Improve linearity
   • Increase voltage gain
   • Reduce power consumption

   Hint

   Think about what stacking might achieve in performance.

4. 4.

   The Miller effect primarily affects which aspect of amplifier design?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on how feedback changes the input capacitance.

5. 5.

   Design a cascode amplifier given a specific frequency response requirement and values for voltage supply, and transistors' characteristics.

   Hint

   Focus on balancing gain with bandwidth in the design.

6. 6.

   Compare the performance metrics of a common emitter amplifier and a cascode amplifier using numerical examples you derived in class.

   Hint

   Consider the parameters that directly influence these characteristics for both types.