(b) Amplifier “A" has gain 30DB and noise figure 3.7 dB at the frequency of interest. Amplifier “B" has gain 20 dB and noise figure 8.4 dB at the same frequency. Input and output impedances are 50 Q throughout. I. When used in cascade, what is the combined noise figure? I. From the answer obtained for question 1(b) i, what can you say about the combined noise figure when compared to the large noise figure given in second stage?

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(b) Amplifier “A" has gain 30DB and noise figure 3.7 dB at the frequency
of interest. Amplifier “B" has gain 20 dB and noise figure 8.4 dB at the
same frequency. Input and output impedances are 50 Q throughout.
I.
When used in cascade, what is the combined noise figure?
From the answer obtained for question 1(b) i, what can you
say about the combined noise figure when compared to the
large noise figure given in second stage?
I.
Transcribed Image Text:(b) Amplifier “A" has gain 30DB and noise figure 3.7 dB at the frequency of interest. Amplifier “B" has gain 20 dB and noise figure 8.4 dB at the same frequency. Input and output impedances are 50 Q throughout. I. When used in cascade, what is the combined noise figure? From the answer obtained for question 1(b) i, what can you say about the combined noise figure when compared to the large noise figure given in second stage? I.
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