Practice Reverse Bias Condition - 7.6.2 | 7. Revisiting BJT Characteristic - Part A | Analog Electronic Circuits - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the function of the base-emitter junction in a BJT?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about where the current enters the transistor.

Question 2

Easy

Define minority carrier.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider their relation to majority carriers.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What occurs at the base-emitter junction during normal operation?

  • It's reverse biased
  • It's forward biased
  • No bias is applied

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the current entry point into the BJT.

Question 2

True or False: The reverse current in a BJT is mainly due to the movement of majority carriers.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the definitions of minority and majority carriers.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a BJT with a collector current of 0.1 mA under reverse bias at room temperature, calculate the expected reverse saturation current assuming a strong bias.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the basic relationship between current, bias, and physical properties of the transistor.

Question 2

Explain why BJTs become less efficient at high temperatures when operating with a reverse bias condition.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature and semiconductor physics.

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