7.5 - Bias Conditions
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Practice Questions
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What bias condition is applied to the base-emitter junction for normal operation?
💡 Hint: Think about how the voltage is applied in relation to p-type and n-type.
What happens to the current in a BJT during forward bias?
💡 Hint: Recall how minority carriers behave under forward bias conditions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the biasing condition for the base-emitter junction in BJTs?
💡 Hint: Consider the typical voltage applications to BJTs.
True or False: The saturation current is higher during forward bias than in reverse bias.
💡 Hint: Think about when saturation current is determined.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the emitter current if V_BE is 0.7V, assuming I_S is 10^-12 A and V_T is 26mV.
💡 Hint: Use the exponential relationship of the current under forward bias.
Explain how bias conditions can affect the overall gain in an amplifier using BJTs.
💡 Hint: Consider how input current verifies against output current in realistic amplifier design.
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