As shown in figure "C" of the illustration, what are the purposes of the coupling capacitor Cc and the bypass capacitor Cbp respectively. EL-0045

Correct Answer: Option C — Cc blocks any DC component associated with the input from reaching the base Cbp helps minimize degeneration of the AC output signal

The coupling capacitor (Cc) isolates the base from DC bias levels of previous stages. The bypass capacitor (Cbp) provides a low-impedance path for AC signals around the emitter resistor, which prevents negative feedback (degeneration) and maximizes the AC voltage gain of the amplifier stage.