64.4 - Small Signal Equivalent Circuit Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think of how two transistors could work together.
Define transconductance (g).
💡 Hint: Consider it a sensitivity ratio.
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What is the primary purpose of a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of transistors in amplification.
True or False: Increasing output resistance always increases bandwidth.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs discussed.
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Design a cascode amplifier that achieves a gain of 100 with specified resistances. Calculate the output voltage for an input of 10mV.
💡 Hint: Consider how higher resistance would play into the calculation.
Analyze the impact of reducing load capacitance on bandwidth in a cascode amplifier.
💡 Hint: Review the relationship between capacitance and frequency response.
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