64.1.3 - Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary advantage of using a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what amplifiers need to handle signals better.
What does output resistance influence in an amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider how signal strength is altered by impedance.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about why you would use more than one transistor in an amplifier.
True or False: Increasing the output resistance always improves the bandwidth of an amplifier.
💡 Hint: Review how output characteristics interact with frequency response.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a cascode amplifier that effectively balances gain and bandwidth under given constraints. Identify the resistance values and operational conditions needed.
💡 Hint: Start with known formulas for gain and bandwidth and plug in values.
Evaluate how modifying different parameters in a cascode amplifier, such as transistor types or currents, might optimally adjust output resistance and gain.
💡 Hint: Utilize lab experiments to see firsthand the effects of varying each parameter.
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