62.2 - Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Part B)
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Practice Questions
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Define a cascode amplifier.
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of how the amplifier stages are arranged.
What is the primary benefit of using a cascode configuration?
💡 Hint: Consider the motivation for cascading stages.
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What is the primary configuration of a cascode amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of connections in the amplifier.
True or False: The output impedance of a cascode amplifier is lower than that of a common source amplifier.
💡 Hint: Consider how cascading amplifiers influences impedance.
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Design a cascode amplifier circuit with specified parameters for voltage gain and discuss the effects of mismatched biasing.
💡 Hint: Consider how transconductance impacts current flow in saturation versus triode modes.
Evaluate the performance of a cascode amplifier against a single-stage amplifier in terms of frequency response. Consider both bandwidth and stability.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how cascading stages influences both gain and bandwidth.
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