Practice High Output Impedance (61.1.1) - Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Part A)
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High Output Impedance

Practice - High Output Impedance

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Question 1 Easy

What is output impedance?

💡 Hint: Think about how amplifiers interact with what they connect to.

Question 2 Easy

Explain briefly what a cascode amplifier does.

💡 Hint: Consider the idea of stacking transistor configurations.

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Question 1

What does a cascode amplifier primarily improve?

Input Capacitance
Output Impedance
Signal Fidelity

💡 Hint: Focus on what physical addition alters the output characteristics.

Question 2

True or False: A higher input impedance can lead to better signal integrity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the effect of loads attached to circuits.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Suppose you have a cascode amplifier configuration where the lower transistor has 10kΩ output impedance and the upper transistor introduces an additional 20kΩ. Calculate the total output impedance of the amplifier.

💡 Hint: Use the parallel resistor formula to combine impedances.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a cascode amplifier for a given application with specific input and output requirements. What measurements would you take to ensure proper functionality?

💡 Hint: Consider the circuit's intended application and operating range.

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