FREQUENCY RESPONSE OF COMMON EMITTER AMPLIFIER |ANALOG CIRCUITS |LECTURE 02 BY MS. UMA SHARMA |AKGEC

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The lecture provides a solid, step-by-step derivation of the high-frequency response of a CE amplifier, which is a fundamental topic in analog electronics. The instructor carefully explains the simplification of the circuit using voltage division and Miller’s theorem, making the analysis accessible. The numerical example reinforces the theoretical concepts and demonstrates practical application. The argumentation is logical and follows standard textbook methods, though it relies on established formulas without deriving them from first principles. The lecture effectively bridges theory and practice, preparing students for exam-style problems.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The scientific rigor is adequate for an educational lecture: the derivations are consistent with standard textbooks like Sedra/Smith, and the instructor references this book for the Miller effect derivation. However, no explicit citations are provided in the video, and the sources are limited to the institutional website and playlist. The title accurately describes the content, and the lecture stays on topic. The presentation is clear, but the lack of formal references and the informal style slightly reduce the overall rigor.

The title accurately reflects the content: the lecture focuses on the frequency response of a common emitter amplifier, specifically the high-frequency analysis.

7/10

The lecture provides a clear, step-by-step derivation of the high-frequency response of a common emitter amplifier, using standard small-signal models and Miller's theorem. The content is technically accurate and aligns with established textbooks, though it lacks citations and the presentation is somewhat informal.

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

• 00:00Introduction and outline of the lecture
• 02:00Review of frequency response bands and internal capacitances
• 04:00High-frequency model of common emitter amplifier
• 06:00Simplification of the circuit using voltage division
• 08:00Application of Miller's theorem to find input capacitance
• 10:00Derivation of mid-band gain and upper 3-dB frequency
• 12:00Numerical example: calculating mid-band gain and fH
• 14:00Discussion of typical exam questions and conclusion

• AKGEC Official Website — Institutional website of the college providing the course.
• Analog Circuits Playlist — Playlist containing the full lecture series on Analog Circuits.

• Sedra and Smith, Microelectronic Circuits — Standard textbook referenced for the derivation of Miller effect and high-frequency analysis.