26.1.2 - Fixed Bias vs Self-Bias
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What is the main advantage of self-bias over fixed bias?
💡 Hint: Think about how the collector current is affected by β.
Define fixed bias.
💡 Hint: What factors influence base current in this method?
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What is a major drawback of fixed bias?
💡 Hint: Think about how changes in transistor properties can affect performance.
True or False: Self-bias configurations reduce effects of thermal runaway.
💡 Hint: Consider how stability relates to thermal properties in circuits.
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Design a self-bias circuit with specific resistor values and analyze how varying transistor β would affect the collector current.
💡 Hint: Reference the design equations and their implications on IC.
Discuss the role of thermal runaway in amplifiers designed with fixed bias and how self-bias can mitigate these issues.
💡 Hint: Link back to the operational stability discussion we had.
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