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H. H. WardMastering Analog ElectronicsMaker Innovations Serieshttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0245-4_5

5. The Common Emitter Amplifier

Hubert Henry Ward1  
(1)
Leigh, UK
 

In Chapter 4, we learned about the input and output characteristics of the BJT transistor. We also studied the basic transistor amplifier. With respect to that circuit, we mentioned there was a drawback with it.

In this chapter, we will learn about the load line and how it relates to the output characteristics of the BJT transistor. We will learn about the drawback with the basic amplifier and how we can correct it.

Finally, we will learn how we can use a load line to design a better basic ...

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