55.5.3 - CB Stage as Current Mode Amplifier
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What is the primary function of a common base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what type of gain this amplifier provides.
What is the significance of low input resistance in a common base configuration?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of source resistance on overall amplification.
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What is the main advantage of the common base configuration?
💡 Hint: Consider its typical applications in electronics.
Is the input resistance of the common base configuration high or low?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of input resistance in amplifier applications.
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Design an amplifier circuit using a common base configuration and analyze its performance metrics in a specified application.
💡 Hint: Be ready to discuss how the specific application dictates design choices.
Perform a comparative analysis of how a signal behaves through the common base configuration versus a common emitter under various loading conditions.
💡 Hint: Utilize specific numerical values where appropriate to illustrate points.
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