60.1.5 - Darlington Pair Configuration
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Practice Questions
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Define the term 'Darlington Pair.'
💡 Hint: Think about how two transistors work together.
What does input impedance indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider its effect on signal interaction.
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What is a key advantage of using a Darlington Pair in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of impedance in signal processing.
True or False: The Miller Effect decreases the effective input capacitance in high-gain configurations.
💡 Hint: Think about feedback effects in amplification.
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You are tasked with designing an amplifier for a high-impedance sensor using a Darlington Pair. What considerations will you keep in mind regarding input characteristics, and how would you explain these advantages to someone less familiar with electronics?
💡 Hint: Think about how input impedance impacts performance.
Given a Darlington Pair where both transistors have a beta of 150 and the first transistor is conducting a base current of 500 µA. Calculate the collector current of the second transistor and explain your approach.
💡 Hint: Work through the transistor rules to find the total output.
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