61.6.5 - Basic Principles
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Practice Questions
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What is the main advantage of a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about gain enhancement.
Name the two configurations that form a cascode amplifier.
💡 Hint: What is the first stage and the second stage in BJTs?
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What are the two transistor configurations found in a BJT cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the series stages of amplifier configurations.
True or False: The output resistance of a cascode amplifier is expected to be lower than that of a simple common-emitter amplifier.
💡 Hint: Consider their inherent properties.
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You are tasked with designing a cascode amplifier with a specific gain requirement of 50. Discuss the considerations and calculations you must undertake to achieve this.
💡 Hint: Consider how transconductance and load resistance affect the overall gain.
Provide a detailed analysis of a given small signal circuit of a cascode amplifier to determine its performance under varying conditions.
💡 Hint: Pay special attention to the interactions between various impedances at the output.
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