60.1.4 - Input Capacitance Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What role does the CC stage play in a CC-CE configuration?
💡 Hint: Think about how one amplifier configuration can support another.
Define input capacitance.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect it has on signal flow.
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What does a common collector stage primarily provide?
💡 Hint: Think about the configuration's function regarding input power.
Is it true that the Darlington pair can increase overall gain?
💡 Hint: Consider the multiplication of gain through connection.
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Given a CC-CE configuration with β for both transistors at 150, calculate the required base current for an emitter current of 2 mA in the CE stage.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship of base to emitter current to find your answer.
Analyze the performance of an amplifier circuit incorporating a Darlington pair, focusing on input capacitance compared to a single transistor configuration.
💡 Hint: Consider how feedback impacts capacitive characteristics.
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