57.3.2 - Circuit Configuration and Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is a composite transistor?
💡 Hint: Think about why we consolidate components in circuits.
List one advantage of a common emitter configuration.
💡 Hint: Recall the purposes of different configurations.
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What is the main advantage of using composite transistors?
💡 Hint: Think about how we can make complex problems easier.
True or False: The common collector configuration has low input impedance.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of various configurations.
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Given a composite transistor setup with transistors Q1 and Q2 having β values of 100 and 150 respectively. Calculate the overall β, and explain your method.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula relating individual β to the composite structure.
For a CE stage followed by a CC stage, if the CE stage has a voltage gain of 200 and the CC stage has a unity gain, what is the overall voltage gain?
💡 Hint: Look for the sequence of multiplication in voltage gain ratings.
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