When Troubleshooting a Multiple Stage CS Amplifier, Signal Tracing Reveals

question 4

Multiple Choice

When troubleshooting a multiple stage CS amplifier, signal tracing reveals a significant amount of signal voltage at the source of the first stage. The most likely problem is

• A)an open coupling capacitor from signal source.
• B)too much dc supply voltage.
• C)a shorted load in third stage.
• D)an open source bypass capacitor.

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