Practice Bipolar Junction Transistors (bjts): Operation Modes, Characteristics, Biasing Needs (2.3)
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Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs): Operation Modes, Characteristics, Biasing Needs

Practice - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs): Operation Modes, Characteristics, Biasing Needs

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT).

💡 Hint: What are the two types of charge carriers used?

Question 2 Easy

List the three terminals of a BJT.

💡 Hint: Think about the terminals and their respective functions.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a BJT?

To store energy
To amplify or switch signals
To convert AC to DC

💡 Hint: Think about BJTs' role in circuits.

Question 2

True or False: Both the emitter-base and collector-base junctions must be forward-biased for the BJT to be in the active region.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the conditions for the active region.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a fixed bias circuit with VCC = 12V, RB = 240kΩ for a silicon BJT with β = 100, calculate the base current (IB) and collector current (IC).

💡 Hint: Remember the significance of VBE in the calculation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain why the saturation region is crucial for BJT switching applications.

💡 Hint: Consider how saturation helps maintain low resistance for current flow.

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