8.3 - BJT Structure
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Practice Questions
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What are the three regions of a BJT?
💡 Hint: Think about the transistor structure—what types of materials are used?
What happens during forward bias in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of applying voltage in the direction that allows flow.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of biasing allows current to flow easily in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Remember which way the current can flow.
True or False: The I-V characteristic of a BJT is linear.
💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the I-V curve.
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Challenge Problems
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Suppose you have a BJT in which the base width is halved while keeping the collector voltage constant. Discuss how this affects the collector current.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between base width and minority carrier dynamics.
Design a simple amplifier using a BJT and explain how the configurations affect its performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how the input affects current flow in the transistor.
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