62.2.2 - Common Source and Common Gate Amplifier
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What is the primary purpose of a common source amplifier?
💡 Hint: It corresponds to a similar configuration in BJTs.
What do we call a configuration that allows current conveyance from a source to a drain?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in current transfer.
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What does a common source amplifier primarily do?
💡 Hint: Recall its function in signal processing.
True or False: Common gate amplifiers transfer current without amplification.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of the gate in this configuration.
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Design a cascode amplifier that allows for a maximum output voltage swing. Discuss the implications of biasing and component selection.
💡 Hint: Consider voltage ratings and operational conditions for both transistors.
Evaluate the bandwidth limitations of a common source amplifier in a cascode configuration. How could feedback be implemented to combat these limitations?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how feedback affects both gain and stability in amplifiers.
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