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Cascode

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The cascode is a two-stage amplifier that consists of a common-emitter stage feeding into a common-base stage. [1] [2] Compared to a single amplifier stage, this combination may have one or more of the following characteristics: higher input–output isolation, higher input impedance, high output impedance, higher bandwidth. In modern circuits, the cascode is often constructed from two transistors (BJTs or FETs), with one operating as a common emitter or common source and the other as a common base or common gate. The cascode improves input–output isolation (reduces reverse transmission), as there is no direct coupling from the output to input. This eliminates the Miller effect and thus contributes to a much higher bandwidth. Contents 1 History 2 Operation 2.1 Stability 2.2 Biasing 2.3 Advantages 2.4 Disadvantages 2.5 Dual-gate version 2.6 Mixer in superheterodyne receivers 3 Other applications 4 Two-port parameters 4.1 BJT casc...

Guitar amplifier

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For amplifiers for bass guitar, see Bass amplifier. Mesa-Boogie "Mark IV", a guitar combo amplifier A guitar amplifier (or amp ) is an electronic device or system that strengthens the weak electrical signal from a pickup on an electric guitar, bass guitar, or acoustic guitar so that it can produce sound through one or more loudspeakers, which are typically housed in a wooden cabinet. A guitar amplifier may be a standalone wood or metal cabinet that contains only the power amplifier (and preamplifier) circuits, requiring the use of a separate speaker cabinet–or it may be a "combo" amplifier, which contains both the amplifier and one or more speakers in a wooden cabinet. There is a wide range of sizes and power ratings for guitar amplifiers, from small, lightweight "practice amplifiers" with a single 6" speaker and a 10 watt amp to heavy combo amps with four 10” or four 12" speakers and a powerful 100 watt amplifier, which are loud enough...