19.2 - Numerical Example
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Practice Questions
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Define transconductance in the context of BJTs.
💡 Hint: Focus on how input voltage affects output current.
What does the small signal equivalent circuit simplify?
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of linear modeling in circuit analysis.
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What does transconductance represent in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Think about how input affects output in BJTs.
True or False: The output conductance defines a constant relationship between collector current and collector-emitter voltage.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how varying conditions may influence circuit behaviors.
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Challenge Problems
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A BJT circuit has a collector current of 5mA and a β of 250. How would you expect the output conductance to behave if the collector-emitter voltage is increased? Provide the explanation as well!
💡 Hint: Reflect on how voltage can alter current pathways in BJTs.
Given a BJT circuit with defined values, illustrate how you would derive the small signal voltage gain formula considering g_m, R_C, and load resistances in your approach.
💡 Hint: Use relationships derived in class and apply them to the new components.
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