25.2 - Small Signal Equivalent Circuit
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Practice Questions
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What happens to capacitors in small signal equivalent circuits?
💡 Hint: Think about how they behave in AC analysis.
What is the equation for collector current I_C in terms of base current I_B?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between base and collector currents.
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What does the small signal equivalent circuit treat DC values as?
💡 Hint: Consider the overall purpose of small signal analysis.
True or False: V_out can become positive if I_C is negative.
💡 Hint: Think about how current flows in the circuit.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a CE amplifier with R_C = 2kΩ, beta = 120, and I_B = 20µA, calculate the maximum possible V_out.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider the direction of current flow for voltage polarity.
Discuss how a change in temperature influences beta and subsequently the signal output in a real amplifier.
💡 Hint: Consider how `beta` affects both the input and output currents.
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