26.2.1 - Collector Current Dependency on β
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What is fixed bias in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Refer to how the transistor's current is regulated.
Explain the purpose of the emitter resistor in self-bias.
💡 Hint: Think of its role in preventing fluctuations.
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What does the fixed bias configuration rely on?
💡 Hint: Think about what primarily influences the collector current.
True or False: The collector current in self-biasing is largely independent of beta.
💡 Hint: Recall what role the emitter resistor plays.
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Consider a fixed bias configuration with varying beta due to temperature changes. What happens to the collector current if beta drops from 100 to 80 while V_CC is constant?
💡 Hint: Analyze the formula I_C = β * I_B. How does a lower beta impact I_C?
Design a self-bias configuration to achieve a specific gain. If you want a collector current of 2 mA with a β of 100, how would you choose R_B and R_E?
💡 Hint: Think about how base and emitter resistors relate to biasing and gain.
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