64.3 - Change in R
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What is a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how amplifiers can be configured.
What happens to output resistance when we increase input resistance?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of loading effects.
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What is the primary advantage of using a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Focus on the benefits of cascading stages.
True or False: Increasing the output resistance can improve the voltage swing of an amplifier.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect on load conditions.
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Design a cascode amplifier with specified resistance values. Calculate its expected gain and bandwidth, considering a standard load capacitance.
💡 Hint: Break down the calculations step by step.
Evaluate how a significant increase in input capacitance might impact a cascode amplifier's performance in a practical circuit.
💡 Hint: Relate your analysis to the Miller effect.
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