Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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#277 In this video I look at a 2 transistor amplifier topology - the Cascode. Its a circuit widely used in high frequency electronics where its special features, namely its high bandwidth and high reverse isolation make it an invaluable tool.

Related videos:
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
Lossless Amplifier: youtu.be/vCHTpsCq8C0
Augmented Amplifier: youtu.be/w7Yih01c4b4
Cascode Amplifier: youtu.be/oBWSO9cpmz8

Links and datasheets:
nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/BF998.pdf
aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/electreng.2021012?viewType=HTML
eee.poriyaan.in/topic/two-stage-rc-coupled-ce-cb-cascode-amplifier-11534

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