61.2 - Prof. Pradip Mandal
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Practice Questions
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What is a Cascode Amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider the two main stages involved.
Which configuration provides the higher input resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about how each configuration is defined.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a Cascode Amplifier primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what application needs both high gain and stability.
True or False: A Common Base amplifier has high input resistance.
💡 Hint: Consider the basic properties of the configuration.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a Cascode Amplifier with specified resistances and analyze the expected output gain. Consider a 10kΩ resistor in the CE stage and a 50kΩ resistor in the CB stage.
💡 Hint: Break down the resistances and gain contributions from each transistor.
Evaluate the impact of varying bias current on the output of a Cascode Amplifier and the resulting signal distortion.
💡 Hint: Use small-signal models to assist your evaluation.
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