55.4.2.1 - Common Emitter (CE) Amplifier
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Practice Questions
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What is the main advantage of using a Common Emitter amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of amplifiers.
Why is high input resistance beneficial?
💡 Hint: Consider how the amplifier interfaces with its source.
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What is the typical voltage gain of a CE amplifier?
💡 Hint: Recall the significance of gain in amplifiers.
Is it beneficial to have low input resistance in a CE amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of resistance on signal flow.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a CE amplifier with specific resistor values, calculate the expected voltage gain and discuss the impact of input capacitance on bandwidth.
💡 Hint: Focus on how R affects both voltage gain and overall frequency response.
Design a CE amplifier circuit that allows for a broad frequency response while ensuring the gain remains above 100.
💡 Hint: Consider the balancing act of gain versus frequency effects.
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