7.6 - Current Expressions
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What are the three regions of a BJT?
💡 Hint: Think of the parts involved in BJT operation.
What is the purpose of the base region in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Consider the controlling aspect of the BJT.
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What does a BJT utilize for its operation?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of charge carriers mentioned.
True or False: The base-emitter junction is typically reverse-biased in normal operations.
💡 Hint: Recall the biasing conditions of the junctions.
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Consider a BJT with a forward-biased base-emitter junction of 0.7V, derive the current using the diode equation.
💡 Hint: Remember the thermal voltage at room temperature is approximately 25mV.
You have a BJT with a known collector current of 5mA and a beta (current gain) of 100. Calculate the base current.
💡 Hint: Focus on relationships between different currents in the BJT.
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