• The dc analysis of npn and pnp configurations is quite different in the
sense that the currents will have opposite directions and the voltages opposite polarities. • However, for an ac analysis where the signal will progress between positive and negative values, the ac equivalent circuit will be the same. 9 C.E. Fixed Bias Configuration
• The loaded voltage gain of an amplifier is always less than the no-load gain. • The gain obtained with a source resistance in place will always be less than that obtained under loaded or unloaded conditions due to the drop in applied voltage across the source resistance. • For the same configuration AvNL>AvL> Avs. • For a particular design, the larger the level of R L , the greater is the level of ac gain. 13 • For a particular amplifier, the smaller the internal resistance of the signal source, the greater is the overall gain. • For any network that have coupling capacitors, the source and load resistance do not affect the dc biasing levels. Voltage-divider ct. Effect of RL and Rs ..
