63.7.1 - Voltage Gain Comparison
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Define voltage gain.
💡 Hint: Think about what output and input voltages are in an amplifier.
What does input capacitance affect in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Recall how capacitance can limit frequency transmission.
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What is the primary advantage of cascode amplifiers over common emitter amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about frequency response in relation to capacitance.
True or False: The voltage gain for cascode amplifiers is generally lower than for common emitter amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Recall the benefits of signal integrity.
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Design a voltage amplifier circuit using a four-stage cascode amplifier with varying collector currents. What considerations must you take into account for maximum gain and bandwidth?
💡 Hint: Refer back to key concepts about voltage gain and input/output resistance.
You have a BJT cascode amplifier with a load capacitance of 100pF. What is the impact on the overall frequency response if this capacitance increases significantly?
💡 Hint: Think about how capacitance interacts with resistance in frequency calculations.
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