19.2.1 - Calculating Small Signal Parameters
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What is transconductance?
💡 Hint: Think about how the output responds to variations in the input voltage.
How is base to emitter resistance computed?
💡 Hint: Consider the circuit's behavior at the Q-point.
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What does transconductance measure in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Consider what parameters define the efficiency of signal amplification.
True or False: The small signal equivalent circuit simplifies analysis by linearizing around the Q-point.
💡 Hint: Think of how operating points stabilize circuit behavior.
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Calculate the transconductance for a BJT operating at a collector current of 2mA with a Vbe of 0.7V. Assume the thermal voltage is 25mV.
💡 Hint: Make sure to use the correct values for your calculations.
Discuss the implications of operating a BJT at maximum collector current and its effect on output conductance.
💡 Hint: Think about how excess current alters behavior.
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