Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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#184 In this video I continue looking at the basic connection methods for the bipolar transistor by analyzing the common base amplifier. I will be looking at its various proprieties and analyze them using a circuit simulator - as always LTspice.

Related content:
Common Base Amplifier (1/2): youtu.be/DJw3jI5dLrQ
Common Base Amplifier (2/2): youtu.be/Q_r2UyYu-r0
Common Collector amplifier (1/2): youtu.be/YsmOYaqFkuc
Common Collector amplifier (2/2): youtu.be/EO3NavaTmXE
Common Emitter amplifier (1/2): youtu.be/D-76AL5fijE
Common Emitter amplifier (2/2): youtu.be/3FioyZGrwCY

Further Reading:
eng.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electrical_Engineering/Electronics/Book%3A_Semiconductor_Devices_-_Theory_and_Application_(Fiore)/07%3A_BJT_Small_Signal_Amplifiers/7.5%3A_Common_Base_Amplifier
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_base
sparkfun.com/datasheets/Components/BC546.pdf


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