61.5 - Lecture – 61
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Practice Questions
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What does the term ‘cascode amplifier’ refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure and how it combines different amplifier types.
Why is biasing important in amplifier circuits?
💡 Hint: Consider the operational modes of transistors.
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What defines the cascode amplifier configuration?
💡 Hint: Recall the configurations we discussed.
True or False: The common base configuration has low input impedance.
💡 Hint: Consider the input and output characteristics.
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Given the parameters of a cascode amplifier, calculate the expected voltage gain. Provide assumptions and relevant equations.
💡 Hint: Consider how gain calculated in a typical CE circuit applies in a cascaded configuration.
Analyze the trade-offs in adopting cascode amplifiers for high-frequency applications versus low-frequency applications.
💡 Hint: Look into frequency characteristics and how they relate to different configurations of amplifiers.
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