7.7. Conclusion and Next Steps

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three parts of a BJT?

   Hint

   Think about what components you have discussed.

2. 2.

   Define forward bias in the context of BJTs.

   Hint

   Is it trying to help current flow?

3. 3.

   What are the three terminals of a BJT?

   • Emitter
   • base
   • collector
   • Anode
   • cathode
   • gate
   • Source
   • drain
   • gate

   Hint

   Think about the parts of the BJT you learned.

4. 4.

   True or False: BJTs operate best with forward bias on both junctions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall how each junction behaves under different conditions.

5. 5.

   You have two BJTs in a circuit. Analyze the total current if one is operating in the forward bias and the other is in reverse bias.

   Hint

   Think about how two BJTs interact when arranged in conjunction, and their respective I-V characteristics.

6. 6.

   Calculate the expected collector current given a base-emitter voltage of 0.7V using the diode equation.

   Hint

   Remember the constants involved in the ideal diode equation.