55.4.1. Performance Matrices

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the voltage gain?

   Hint

   Think about how you would calculate gain in any amplifier.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of using a multi-transistor amplifier.

   Hint

   Consider why we use amplifiers for different applications.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of cascading configurations in amplifiers?

   • To reduce power consumption
   • To enhance overall performance metrics
   • To simplify circuit design

   Hint

   Think about the end goals of amplification.

4. 4.

   True or False: A common collector amplifier configuration is used primarily for voltage amplification.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the definitions of each configuration.

5. 5.

   Design an amplifier circuit using a CE and CC configuration that meets specific gain and input/output resistance criteria. Describe calculations used.

   Hint

   Use the performance metrics discussed to guide your design.

6. 6.

   Given a differential input signal, analyze how changing the cascaded amplifier configurations (CE, CC, CB) affects overall circuit performance metrics like bandwidth and gain.

   Hint

   Refer to the cascading characteristics and their effects discussed earlier.