65.1.7 - Gain Comparison with Common Source Amplifier
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What is the key difference in gain between a common source amplifier and a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how active loads impact performance.
Define transconductance.
💡 Hint: It's a crucial parameter in amplifiers.
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What is the gain of a typical common source amplifier?
💡 Hint: Recall the basic characteristics of a common source amplifier.
True or False: A cascode amplifier can achieve higher gain than a common source amplifier.
💡 Hint: Think about the active load advantages.
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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.
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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