INTERSTAGE COUPLING
The ac output signal from a common-emitter stage can be coupled to the input of the next stage either by means of a transformer or by a resistance-capacitance combination. Maximum power gain will be obtained with a transformer having a suitable primary-to-secondary step-down ratio to match the output resistance of the first stage to the input resistance of the second stage. The turns step-down ratio will be typically between five and ten-to-one. Transformers, however, are relatively expensive components and are also susceptible to magnetic pick-up. Accordingly they are rarely used in low level transistor amplifiers.
With resistance-capacitance coupling the input resistance of the second stage effectively becomes the load resistance ...
Become an O’Reilly member and get unlimited access to this title plus top books and audiobooks from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers, thousands of courses curated by job role, 150+ live events each month,
and much more.
Read now
Unlock full access