7.6.2 - Reverse Bias Condition
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What is the function of the base-emitter junction in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Think about where the current enters the transistor.
Define minority carrier.
💡 Hint: Consider their relation to majority carriers.
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What occurs at the base-emitter junction during normal operation?
💡 Hint: Consider the current entry point into the BJT.
True or False: The reverse current in a BJT is mainly due to the movement of majority carriers.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definitions of minority and majority carriers.
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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.
💡 Hint: Use the basic relationship between current, bias, and physical properties of the transistor.
Explain why BJTs become less efficient at high temperatures when operating with a reverse bias condition.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature and semiconductor physics.
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