65.1.1 - Prof. Pradip Mandal
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Practice Questions
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What is a Cascode Amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about where it enhances performance.
What is the purpose of using an active load?
💡 Hint: What does gain imply in amplifiers?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does increasing the load resistance in a Cascode Amplifier do?
💡 Hint: Think about how resistance affects current flow.
True or False: A Cascode Amplifier typically has a lower input capacitance compared to a common source amplifier.
💡 Hint: Recall how Cascode amplifiers are designed.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a Cascode Amplifier circuit using a 5 MΩ load and achieve a specified gain. How would you approach this?
💡 Hint: Consider using simulation tools to test different configurations.
Evaluate the impact of a decreasing input capacitance on amplifier performance. What design considerations must be taken into account?
💡 Hint: Reflect on gain and bandwidth discussions in class.
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