15.2.2 - Collector Current Calculation
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating collector current from base current?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between input and output currents in BJTs.
What does the Q-point represent in a BJT circuit?
💡 Hint: Consider what point on the I-V characteristic tells you about the transistor's state.
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What is the primary function of the base current in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of the input current in the circuit.
Is the collector current dependent on input voltage?
💡 Hint: Think about how variations at the base affect overall performance.
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Design a common emitter amplifier circuit. Given a desired collector current of 2 mA and a β of 150, what must the base current be? Assume V_BE(on) is 0.7 V.
💡 Hint: Remember to use the relationship I_c = β × I_b.
A circuit has a load resistor of 1 kΩ and experiences a collector current of 10 mA. If the supply voltage is 15 V, calculate the collector voltage and determine the power dissipated across the load.
💡 Hint: Use Ohm's law to relate current to voltage across the load.
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