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65. Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Contd.) – Numerical Examples (Part C)

The chapter discusses the Cascode Amplifier, focusing on its operational characteristics and performance benefits over traditional amplifiers. It highlights the enhancement of voltage gain achieved by using an active load as opposed to a passive load, showcasing numerical examples that demonstrate the cascode amplifier's advantages in various configurations. The chapter concludes with an overview of how cascode structures can significantly improve gain while maintaining input capacitance efficiency in both BJT and MOSFET applications.

Sections

  • 65.1

    Analog Electronic Circuits

    This section focuses on the Cascode Amplifier utilizing MOSFET technology to enhance voltage gain through active loading.

    Learning Practice

  • 65.1.1

    Prof. Pradip Mandal

    This section focuses on the Cascode Amplifier using MOSFETs, highlighting the effects of using active loads to achieve higher amplification.

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  • 65.1.2

    Department Of Electronics And Electrical Communication Engineering

    The section introduces Multi-Transistor Amplifiers focusing on Cascode Amplifiers utilizing MOSFETs, emphasizing their operational characteristics and numerical examples.

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  • 65.1.3

    Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur

    This section discusses the Cascode Amplifier using MOSFET technology, emphasizing its advantages in voltage gain and bandwidth.

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  • 65.1.4

    Lecture – 65

    This section delves into the Cascode Amplifier using MOSFETs, focusing on improving gain through active loading, numerical examples, and comparisons with standard amplifiers.

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  • 65.1.5

    Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Contd.) - Numerical Examples

    This section covers numerical examples of cascode amplifiers, focusing on active load usage to enhance voltage gain.

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  • 65.1.6

    Input Capacitance Calculation

    This section discusses the calculations involved in determining the input capacitance of a cascode amplifier and the implications of active load mechanisms.

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  • 65.1.7

    Gain Comparison With Common Source Amplifier

    This section discusses the gain of Cascode Amplifiers with active loads compared to Common Source Amplifiers, highlighting enhanced performance.

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  • 65.1.8

    Final Remarks

    The Final Remarks section summarizes the significance and capabilities of the cascode amplifier in analog electronics, particularly focusing on enhancing voltage gain with MOSFET technology.

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  • 65.2

    Cascode Amplifier Overview

    The Cascode Amplifier significantly enhances gain by using an active load, transitioning from a simple passive load.

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  • 65.2.1

    Common Source Amplifier Benefits

    The section explores the advantages of common source amplifiers, particularly focusing on the significant increase in gain when transitioning from passive to active loads.

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  • 65.2.2

    Voltage Gain And Bandwidth Considerations

    This section discusses the voltage gain and bandwidth implications of cascode amplifiers in analog electronic circuits.

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  • 65.3

    Numerical Examples

    This section focuses on numerical examples related to cascode amplifiers using MOSFETs, highlighting the significance of using active loads for achieving higher gain.

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  • 65.3.1

    Example Using Bjt

    This section discusses the voltage gain of a cascode amplifier using Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs) and examines the significance of resistances in the design.

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  • 65.3.2

    Example Using Mosfet

    This section discusses the practical implementation and analysis of a cascode amplifier using a MOSFET, focusing on the gain improvement and effects of active loads.

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References

Lecture 65.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • The Cascode Amplifier signi...
  • Both BJT and MOSFET configu...
  • The gain-bandwidth product ...

Final Test

Revision Tests