CHAPTER OBJECTIVES ●
● Develop confidence in the use of logarithms, understand the concept of decibels, and
be able to accurately read a logarithmic plot.
● Become acquainted with the frequency response of a BJT and FET amplifier.
● Be able to normalize a frequency plot, establish the dB plot, and find the cutoff
frequencies and bandwidth.
● Understand how straight-line segments and cutoff frequencies can result in a Bode plot
that will define the frequency response of an amplifier.
● Be able to find the Miller effect capacitance at the input and output of an amplifier due
to a feedback capacitor.
● Become familiar with square-wave testing to determine the frequency response of an
amplifier.