Practice Amplifier Design Using S-parameters (5.4) - RF Amplifiers - RF Circuits and Systems
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Amplifier Design using S-parameters

Practice - Amplifier Design using S-parameters

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does S11 represent in S-parameters?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when power reflects at the input.

Question 2 Easy

How can we ensure an amplifier is stable?

💡 Hint: What graphical tool helps determine stable regions?

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Question 1

What do S-parameters measure?

Input current
Incident and reflected power waves
Voltage gain

💡 Hint: Think about what kind of signals we're analyzing in these contexts.

Question 2

Stability circles are used for what purpose?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of stability in amplifier design.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the S-parameters for a hypothetical transistor, determine its stability conditions and whether it will oscillate under certain load conditions.

💡 Hint: Use the definitions of K and Δ to conclude stability.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an amplifier circuit with the provided S-parameters that maximizes power gain while ensuring low noise figure.

💡 Hint: Remember to check stability before finalizing the design.

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