A BJT amplifier with active load is shown in Figure P10.83. The circuit contains emitter resistors
(a)
To derive:An expression for the output resistance
Answer to Problem 10.83P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given circuit is,
Calculation:
The small-signal equivalent circuit of BJT amplifier is as shown,
Apply KCL at base terminal of
Hybrid parameters p,
Substitute
Now rearrange the equation for output resistance
Expression for output resistance
Substitute equation (3) in equation (2)
Now the small-signal equivalent circuit is modified for output resistance as shown,
Apply KVL for input voltage at above circuit,
Expression for hybrid parameter.
Put
Rearrange the equation for output resistance,
Consider
Substitute the value of equation (10) in (9)
Conclusion:
(b)
To find:An expression for small-signal voltage gain.
Answer to Problem 10.83P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given circuit is,
Calculation:
The small-signal equivalent circuit of BJT amplifier is as shown,
Apply KCL at base terminal of
Hybrid parameters p ,
Substitute
Now rearrange the equation for output resistance
Expression for output resistance
Substitute equation (3) in equation (2)
Now the small-signal equivalent circuit is modified for output resistance as shown,
Apply KVL for input voltage at above circuit,
Expression for hybrid parameter.
Put
Rearrange the equation for output resistance,
Consider
Substitute the value of equation 10 in equation 9,
Now derive an expression for output voltage.
Input voltage will be,
Put
It is known that ,
The small-signal voltage gain derived expression is,
Conclusion:
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