8.5.1 - Junction Currents
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the junction current J1 under forward bias?
💡 Hint: Think about how the voltage affects current flow.
Define the saturation current in the context of reverse bias.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a junction is not conducting freely.
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What is the primary current through a p-n junction in forward bias?
💡 Hint: Recall the distinctions between forward and reverse bias behavior.
True or False: I_C depends only on I_E.
💡 Hint: Think about how base contributions factor into total collector current.
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Calculate the collector current I_C if I_E is found to be 10 mA and I_B is 0.5 mA.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between collector, emitter, and base currents.
Discuss how reducing base width affects the BJT's β value in practical applications.
💡 Hint: Consider how parameters influence transistor design.
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