Practice Introduction (61.6.1) - Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Part A)

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Lesson 61.6.1Multi-Transistor Amplifiers: Cascode Amplifier (Part A)

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Question 1.
What are the two configurations combined in a cascode amplifier?
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Think about the amplifier types discussed earlier.
Question 2.
What is the primary benefit of using a cascode amplifier?
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Consider what two amplifier stages might achieve together.
3Question 3.
Which amplifier stages are combined in a cascode amplifier?
- Common Collector and Common Source
- Common Emitter and Common Base
- Common Base and Common Collector
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Refer back to our discussions on amplifier types.
4Question 4.
True or False: The main advantage of a cascode amplifier is to achieve lower voltage gain.
- True
- False
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Think about the purpose of amplifier configurations.
Question 5.
Design a cascode amplifier circuit using BJTs to achieve a specific voltage gain while discussing the biasing requirements.
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Review biasing methods discussed in class.
Question 6.
Evaluate the trade-offs in using BJT versus MOSFET in a cascode amplifier application where low noise is critical.
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Compare the characteristics of BJT and MOSFET discussed in the lecture.

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