28.2.4 - Collector Current Calculation
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What is the formula for the base current in a fixed bias CE amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider how the supply voltage interacts with the base-emitter voltage.
What is beta (β) in transistor circuits?
💡 Hint: Think about how it represents the amplifying capability of a transistor.
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What happens to the collector current when beta (β) is increased in a fixed bias circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between base and collector current.
True or False: The cell bias configuration is less sensitive to changes in beta than fixed bias.
💡 Hint: Recall the stability advantage of cell bias.
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Design a CE amplifier using the cell bias technique to achieve a gain of at least 20, considering the beta variations between 100 to 250. Specify all components and their values.
💡 Hint: Use the voltage divider rule and Ohm's law to balance components.
Given a fixed bias configuration, calculate the impact of temperature variation on beta, assuming beta changes from 100 to 50, and analyze the output characteristics.
💡 Hint: Visualize the output graph before and after beta decline to understand output distortion.
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