28.2.7 - Collector Current Stability
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Practice Questions
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What does beta (β) represent in a transistor?
💡 Hint: Think about how base and collector currents are related.
What is the main disadvantage of the fixed bias configuration?
💡 Hint: Consider how beta affects the base current and thus the collector current.
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What is the primary advantage of cell biasing over fixed biasing?
💡 Hint: Think about the stability of collector current.
True or False: A fixed bias configuration always maintains a consistent collector current, regardless of beta changes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the operating point analyzed.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a common emitter amplifier with fixed bias and calculate the expected collector current for varying beta values. Propose a redesigned circuit for stability.
💡 Hint: Use the same supply voltage and base-emitter voltage in calculations for consistency.
Given a specific transistor characteristic curve, analyze how varying beta affects both fixed and cell bias configurations regarding signal distortion.
💡 Hint: Refer to key performance parameters when analyzing output distortion.
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