Practice Introduction - 61.6.1 | 61. Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Part A) | Analog Electronic Circuits - Vol 3
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Introduction

61.6.1 - Introduction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are the two configurations combined in a cascode amplifier?

💡 Hint: Think about the amplifier types discussed earlier.

Question 2 Easy

What is the primary benefit of using a cascode amplifier?

💡 Hint: Consider what two amplifier stages might achieve together.

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Question 1

Which amplifier stages are combined in a cascode amplifier?

Common Collector and Common Source
Common Emitter and Common Base
Common Base and Common Collector

💡 Hint: Refer back to our discussions on amplifier types.

Question 2

True or False: The main advantage of a cascode amplifier is to achieve lower voltage gain.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of amplifier configurations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a cascode amplifier circuit using BJTs to achieve a specific voltage gain while discussing the biasing requirements.

💡 Hint: Review biasing methods discussed in class.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the trade-offs in using BJT versus MOSFET in a cascode amplifier application where low noise is critical.

💡 Hint: Compare the characteristics of BJT and MOSFET discussed in the lecture.

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