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The small-signal parameters of an enhancement-mode MOSFET source follower are gm = 5 mA/V and r0 = 100kΩ. (a) Determine the no-load small-signal voltage gain (b) Find the small-signal voltage gain when a load resistance RS = 5kΩ is connected

The small-signal parameters of an enhancement-mode MOSFET source follower are gm = 5 mA/V and r0 = 100kΩ. (a) Determine the no-load small-signal voltage gain (b) Find the small-signal voltage gain when a load resistance RS = 5kΩ is connected

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The small-signal parameters of an enhancement-mode MOSFET source follower are gm = 5 mA/V and r0 = 100kΩ. (a) Determine the no-load small-signal voltage gain (b) Find the small-signal voltage gain when a load resistance RS = 5kΩ is connected

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