Practice Gain Comparison with Common Source Amplifier - 65.1.7 | 65. Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Contd.) – Numerical Examples (Part C) | Analog Electronic Circuits - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the key difference in gain between a common source amplifier and a cascode amplifier?

💡 Hint: Think about how active loads impact performance.

Question 2

Easy

Define transconductance.

💡 Hint: It's a crucial parameter in amplifiers.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the gain of a typical common source amplifier?

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💡 Hint: Recall the basic characteristics of a common source amplifier.

Question 2

True or False: A cascode amplifier can achieve higher gain than a common source amplifier.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the active load advantages.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a Cascode amplifier with resistances of 5 MΩ and transconductance of 3 mA/V, calculate the voltage gain and discuss how this would affect bandwidth.

💡 Hint: Remember: Voltage Gain = Resistance × Transconductance.

Question 2

Analyze a circuit that includes a cascode amplifier versus a common source amplifier under varying load conditions. How do the performance metrics change?

💡 Hint: Consider the operational advantages of each configuration!

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