Practice Terminal current of the BJT in active region - 8.2.3 | 8. Revisiting BJT Characteristics (Contd.) - Part A | Analog Electronic Circuits - Vol 1
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8.2.3 - Terminal current of the BJT in active region

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Explain what happens at the base-emitter junction during forward bias.

💡 Hint: Think about the direction of current flow.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary role of the collector current?

💡 Hint: Relate it to the amplification function of the BJT.

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Question 1

What is the effect of forward bias on the base-emitter junction?

  • Increases current flow
  • Blocks current
  • No effect

💡 Hint: Think about the way voltage affects current in a circuit.

Question 2

True or False: The collector current is always less than the base current.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between collector and emitter currents.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A BJT has a base width of 0.7μm and the emitter doping concentration is 10^20cm^(-3). Calculate the theoretical maximum value of β if the base doping is 10^15cm^(-3).

💡 Hint: Examine the ratios and dependencies in the provided equations.

Question 2

In a practical circuit, a transistor's collector current is measured as 2mA, with a base current of 20µA. Calculate the β and explain what it signifies for the transistor's performance.

💡 Hint: Substitute values correctly to derive β.

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