Practice Common-base (cb) Amplifier (4.2.1.3) - RF Amplifiers and Filters
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Common-Base (CB) Amplifier

Practice - Common-Base (CB) Amplifier

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Question 1 Easy

What is the gain equation for a Common-Base amplifier?

💡 Hint: Consider how R_C and r_e relate to each other in the gain equation.

Question 2 Easy

What characteristic of a Common-Base amplifier allows it to function well with low-impedance sources?

💡 Hint: Think about the amplifier's inputs and what types of signals it can accept.

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Question 1

What is the primary use of a Common-Base amplifier?

To reduce signal interference
For low-noise amplification
To increase power

💡 Hint: Think about its unique characteristics and applications.

Question 2

True or False: A Common-Base amplifier has high input impedance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the key specifications of this amplifier type.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hypothetical Common-Base amplifier for a low-noise RF receiver. Specify values for R_C and r_e to achieve a targeted gain of -40. Provide calculations.

💡 Hint: Adjust R_C while predicting the necessary r_e to achieve the function specified.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how varying input signals would affect the performance of the Common-Base amplifier in terms of stability and noise figure.

💡 Hint: Think about the design's resilience in adapting to environment and signal variations.

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