8.6.3 - Construction and Operation Parameters
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Define a BJT and its principal components.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of semiconductor materials used.
What happens to the minority carrier concentration in the forward bias?
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of p-n junctions in forward bias.
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What configuration primarily allows current flow through the BJT?
💡 Hint: Recall which bias configuration supports conduction.
Is the collector current generally greater than the base current?
💡 Hint: Think about what the amplification means for the currents.
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A BJT has a base current of 5 µA and a β value of 150. Calculate the collector current and discuss the implications of this value in a circuit.
💡 Hint: Use the current gain formula.
Assume a BJT operates at high frequency. Discuss how the intrinsic time delays of minority carriers might affect performance.
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of speed on current flow in circuits.
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