Practice Analog Electronic Circuits - 61.1 | 61. Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Part A) | Analog Electronic Circuits - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What two configurations make up a cascode amplifier?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the name 'cascode'; it involves two stages.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary benefit of using a cascode amplifier?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the performance when combining stages.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of a cascode amplifier?

  • To decrease gain
  • To increase gain
  • To combine signals
  • To buffer signals

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the purpose of cascading amplifiers.

Question 2

True or False: The input resistance of a common base amplifier is high.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recap what we've learned about input characteristics of the configurations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a cascode amplifier with a set gain of 50, detailing each component's role and required specifications.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the voltage gain formula and ensure to calculate each biasing point.

Question 2

Discuss how temperature variations affect the performance of cascode amplifiers.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Examine how thermal voltage affects V_BE and, consequently, current flow.

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