64.1.6 - Part B
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What is a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think of how multiple transistors are used together.
Define the Miller effect.
💡 Hint: Consider how capacitance interacts with voltage in amplifiers.
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What is the key advantage of a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the configuration and its influence on signal integrity.
True or False: The Miller effect results in reduced capacitance in a circuit.
💡 Hint: Consider how output variations create correlated effects on input capacitance.
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Design a cascode amplifier to be used in an audio application. Discuss the components used and justify each choice.
💡 Hint: Consider trade-offs between gain and bandwidth.
Given an output resistance of 2.6 kOhm and an input capacitance of 10 pF how would you calculate the amplifier's cutoff frequency?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between frequency, resistance, and capacitance.
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