Lecture 1Cascode
7.2 The Basic Gain Cell7.3 The Cascode Amplifier
Common Source (CS) Amplifier
A CS amplifier with a current source load
Practical Implementation of the CS amplifier
Increased Voltage Gain
A 2-step process (Norton Equivalent Circuit)1. Determine the short circuit output current2. Determine the output resistance
Determining the Output Resistance of a Cascode Amplifier
PMOS implementation of a cascode
Use PMOS cascode as a load
Bipolar Junction Transistor
A Common Emitter (CE) Amplifier
Determining the output resistance of the BJT Cascode Amplifier