8.3.3 - Junction Characteristics
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Practice Questions
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What are the two types of biasing in BJTs?
💡 Hint: Think about how a voltage can either allow or restrict current flow.
Which terminal current in a BJT is typically the smallest?
💡 Hint: This current supports the operation of the transistor.
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What determines the collector current in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Think about what fuels the current flowing into the collector.
True or False: The base current in a BJT is the largest terminal current.
💡 Hint: Remember the role of the base region.
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A BJT has a base current of 50 µA and a current gain (β) of 200. Calculate the collector current and discuss its significance in a circuit application.
💡 Hint: Make sure to remember the collector current equation!
If a BJT's reverse saturation current is 1 nA and the applied reverse voltage is 10 V, discuss the effect this has on the junction operation and explain why this condition is essential in the design.
💡 Hint: Consider how the reverse bias affects the depletion region size.
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