61.6.3 - Cascode Amplifier using BJTs and MOSFETs
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What are the two types of transistor configurations in a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of each configuration.
What is voltage gain?
💡 Hint: Consider its significance in amplification.
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What is the primary advantage of a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider what a cascode is primarily known for.
True or False: The cascode amplifier configuration includes two identical transistors.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of the two stages.
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Design a BJT cascode amplifier with defined values for voltage gain, considering resistor values and biasing methods.
💡 Hint: Use the voltage gain formula and adjust resistors for the desired output.
Evaluate how changes in frequency affect the performance of a cascode amplifier compared to a simple common-emitter amplifier.
💡 Hint: Research the Miller effect and its impact on signal integrity.
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