7.5.2 - Junction-2: Base to Collector Junction
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What are the three main parts of a BJT?
💡 Hint: Look for the key components the BJT utilizes for its operation.
What happens to current flow in a BJT when the base-emitter junction is forward biased?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of voltage application and its effect on current.
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What is the role of the base in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Think about its function in amplifying output signals.
True or False: The collector current is always equal to the base current.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the amplification properties of BJTs.
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Calculate the collector current (IC) given a base current (IB) of 10µA and a current gain (β) of 100. Then explain the significance of this relationship in practical applications.
💡 Hint: Look for how the small base current contributes to a much larger collector current.
Discuss the effect of varying temperatures on the collector current in a BJT that is forward biased.
💡 Hint: Recall aspects of semiconductor behavior under temperature changes.
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