65.1.4 - Lecture – 65
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What is a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the amplifier's stages.
Why is an active load preferred over a passive load?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of the load in gain.
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What type of load does a cascode amplifier primarily use?
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of an active load.
True or False: The voltage gain of a cascode amplifier can reach very high values.
💡 Hint: Recall the gain values discussed.
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Design a cascode amplifier with specific parameters: an active load of 10 MΩ and a bias current of 1 mA. Calculate the new voltage gain.
💡 Hint: Substitute your values carefully into the formula.
Discuss potential issues with bandwidth in a circuit utilizing a cascode amplifier when aiming for both high gain and high bandwidth.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between gain and bandwidth discussed in class.
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