65.3.1 - Example Using BJT
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What is a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how it combines two transistors.
What does the Miller effect imply for an amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider how feedback impacts input characteristics.
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What is the primary advantage of using a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of active loads.
True or False: Increasing voltage gain affects bandwidth due to the Miller effect.
💡 Hint: Recall how capacitance and gain interact.
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Design a cascode amplifier with a bias current of 3 mA and an active load resistance of 10 MΩ. Calculate the theoretical voltage gain.
💡 Hint: Determine gain through R and g values.
Discuss how using BJTs versus MOSFETs in cascode configurations affects input/output characteristics and overall performance in VLSI applications.
💡 Hint: Compare attributes affecting circuit design.
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