Spot test 1: [25 Marks]

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The following tasks need to be completed on the spot to emphasize understanding of the work
completed so far.

Question 1: [13]
Study Figure 1 and answer the following question

Figure 1

1.1 Determine the exact voltage gain for the given unloaded emitter-follower in Figure 1, (5)
1.2 What is the total input resistance in Figure 1, (3)
1.3 Find the dc output voltage of Figure 1, (3)
1.4 A load resistance is capacitively coupled to the emitter in Figure 1. In terms of signal
operation, the load appears in parallel with RE and reduces the effective emitter
resistance. How does this affect the voltage gain and why? (2)

Question 1: solutions

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Question 2: [12]
2.1 For the two-stage, capacitively coupled amplifier shown in Figure 2.1, determine the
following, when both βac & βDC=175:
2.1.1 voltage gain of each stage (9)
2.1.2 overall voltage gain (1)
2.1.3 Express the gains found in (2.1.1) and (2.1.2) in dB (2)

Figure 2.1

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Question 2: solutions

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