64.1.4. Lecture – 64

Try these first

1. 1.

   Explain the purpose of a cascode amplifier.

   Hint

   Think about the advantages discussed in class.

2. 2.

   What is the Miller effect?

   Hint

   Recall our discussion on input capacitance.

3. 3.

   What is one primary advantage of using a cascode amplifier?

   • Increases power consumption
   • Improves gain
   • Decreases resistance

   Hint

   Think about the benefits we discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Miller effect can lead to increased input capacitance.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall our equations on capacitance effects.

5. 5.

   Design a cascode amplifier circuit that utilizes a 10 MΩ bias resistor and evaluate the expected output voltage and gain.

   Hint

   Use the provided calculations and revisit the standard formulas discussed.

6. 6.

   Examine how practical limitations would affect the implementation of your design.

   Hint

   Review the assumptions made during the design phase and the benefits of a buffer circuit.