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In a Common Emitter amplifier, what is the polarity of the output voltage with respect to the input voltage?
In a Common Emitter amplifier, what is the polarity of the output voltage with respect to the input voltage?
What is the primary function of a Common Collector amplifier?
What is the primary function of a Common Collector amplifier?
What is the primary advantage of using a Darlington Pair?
What is the primary advantage of using a Darlington Pair?
In a Common Base amplifier, what is the AC ground point?
In a Common Base amplifier, what is the AC ground point?
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What characteristic is common to both Common Emitter and Common Collector amplifiers?
What characteristic is common to both Common Emitter and Common Collector amplifiers?
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What is the main characteristic that makes the Common Emitter amplifier suitable for amplifying low-level signals?
What is the main characteristic that makes the Common Emitter amplifier suitable for amplifying low-level signals?
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What is the primary application of a Darlington Pair?
What is the primary application of a Darlington Pair?
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Which BJT amplifier configuration is commonly used for impedance matching and voltage buffering?
Which BJT amplifier configuration is commonly used for impedance matching and voltage buffering?
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What is the main advantage of using a Common Base amplifier in high-frequency amplification?
What is the main advantage of using a Common Base amplifier in high-frequency amplification?
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Which amplifier configuration is commonly used in audio amplifiers, and why?
Which amplifier configuration is commonly used in audio amplifiers, and why?
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What is the main characteristic of the Common Collector amplifier that makes it suitable for voltage regulators?
What is the main characteristic of the Common Collector amplifier that makes it suitable for voltage regulators?
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Which amplifier configuration has the highest voltage gain among the three common BJT amplifier configurations?
Which amplifier configuration has the highest voltage gain among the three common BJT amplifier configurations?
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Study Notes
BJT Amplifier Circuits
Common Emitter (CE) Amplifier
- Most common BJT amplifier configuration
- Provides voltage gain, but not current gain
- Emitter is at AC ground
- Collector voltage is amplified and inverted
- Base voltage is input signal
- Characteristics:
- Voltage gain: moderate to high
- Current gain: low
- Input impedance: high
- Output impedance: low
Common Collector (CC) Amplifier (Emitter Follower)
- Used for impedance matching and current amplification
- Emitter voltage follows base voltage
- Collector is at AC ground
- Base voltage is input signal
- Characteristics:
- Voltage gain: near unity
- Current gain: high
- Input impedance: high
- Output impedance: low
Common Base (CB) Amplifier
- Used for impedance matching and voltage amplification
- Base is at AC ground
- Emitter voltage is amplified and inverted
- Collector voltage is input signal
- Characteristics:
- Voltage gain: high
- Current gain: low
- Input impedance: low
- Output impedance: high
Darlington Pair
- Two BJTs connected in a configuration to increase current gain
- Alpha (α) of the pair is higher than a single BJT
- Used in high-current applications
- Characteristics:
- High current gain
- High input impedance
- Low output impedance
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Test your knowledge of different BJT amplifier configurations, including Common Emitter, Common Collector, Common Base, and Darlington Pair amplifiers. Learn about their characteristics, applications, and uses in electronic circuits.
