Preview of practice Thermal Runaway Problem (25.3.2) - Common Emitter Amplifier (Part B)
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Thermal Runaway Problem

Practice - Thermal Runaway Problem

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What happens to beta when the temperature increases?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between temperature and transistor performance.

Question 2 Easy

Define thermal runaway in the context of transistor circuits.

💡 Hint: Consider how changes in temperature affect performance.

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Question 1

What initiates the thermal runaway phenomenon in CE amplifiers?

Increased input signal
Higher temperature leading to increased beta
Reduced supply voltage

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between temperature and transistor behavior.

Question 2

True or False: Emitter resistors can negatively affect the gain of an amplifier.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off between stability and performance.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a common emitter amplifier that incorporates emitter degeneration. Discuss how you would balance the need for gain against the need for stability.

💡 Hint: Focus on the formula for gain in relation to resistor values.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically assess the impact of beta variability with temperature in different scenarios (e.g., high vs low-temperature environments) on a CE amplifier's performance.

💡 Hint: Consider the extreme temperature ranges and how they could affect commercial applications of the amplifier.

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