8.24 Consider the BJT cascode amplifier of Fig. 8.34 when biased at a current of 0.2 mA. Assuming that npn transistors have β = 100 and VA = 5 V and that pnp transistors have β = 50 and |VA| = 4 V, find Ron, Rop, and Av. Use the result of Exercise 8.23 to determine the maximum achievable gain.
1.67 MΩ; 0.762 MΩ; −4186 V/V; −5714 V/V
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