55.4.2.3 - Common Base (CB) Amplifier
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What is the primary advantage of using a Common Base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider the performance characteristics.
How does input resistance affect the CB amplifier's use?
💡 Hint: Think about impedance matching.
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What is the primary characteristic of the Common Base amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how signal adequacy can be a challenge with different inputs.
True or False: The voltage gain of a Common Base amplifier can exceed 1 under typical operating conditions.
💡 Hint: Recall conditions affecting gain performance.
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Design a common base amplifier stage intended for a high-frequency switching application. What specific characteristics must you ensure?
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between gain and bandwidth.
Analyze a circuit where a CB amplifier was incorporated with a CE stage. Discuss the advantages and potential pitfalls of this configuration.
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between input and output stages.
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