58.2.1 - Adding the CC Stage
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of a Common Collector Stage?
💡 Hint: Think about what a CC stage does to the signal.
Define input resistance in the context of transistor amplifiers.
💡 Hint: How does it affect the performance of the amplifier?
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What does the CC stage primarily enhance in a multi-stage amplifier?
💡 Hint: Which term keeps getting mentioned in relation to input handling?
True or False: Adding a CC stage decreases the overall gain of the multi-stage amplifier.
💡 Hint: Consider what changes occur when configurations mix.
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Given a CE amplifier with an input resistance of 1.5 kΩ and a CC stage added, describe how you would calculate the new input resistance and the effects on the whole circuit.
💡 Hint: Remember to use parallel resistance formulas!
You have a CC stage with an upper cutoff frequency of 1 MHz and you’re asked to increase its bandwidth to 10 MHz by modifying the parameters. Discuss your approach.
💡 Hint: Consider how capacitance and resistance work together to affect frequency response.
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