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perplexabot
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Hello all. I am currently trying to find the gain of a 2 stage amp. According to some notes I have, it is:
A = A1 x A2 x (rin2 / (rin2 + ro1))
Where
A1 = gain of first stage
A2 = gain of second stage
rin2 = input resistance of second stage
ro1 = output resistance of first stage
Let p = (rin2 / (rin2 + ro1)) so that A = A1 x A2 x p
I understand conceptually why 'p' comes in. It is due to loading of the stages together (right?).
But I don't understand how to get that factor ('p') mathematically. Please explain. Thank you.
PS: If a schematic of the amplifier is needed please let me know.
A = A1 x A2 x (rin2 / (rin2 + ro1))
Where
A1 = gain of first stage
A2 = gain of second stage
rin2 = input resistance of second stage
ro1 = output resistance of first stage
Let p = (rin2 / (rin2 + ro1)) so that A = A1 x A2 x p
I understand conceptually why 'p' comes in. It is due to loading of the stages together (right?).
But I don't understand how to get that factor ('p') mathematically. Please explain. Thank you.
PS: If a schematic of the amplifier is needed please let me know.