Practice Trans-conductance And Conductance Models (9.4.2.2) - Revisiting BJT Characteristics (Contd.) - Part A
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Trans-conductance and Conductance Models

Practice - Trans-conductance and Conductance Models

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Question 1 Easy

What does the parameter β represent in a BJT?

💡 Hint: Think about how much larger the collector current is compared to the base current.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main function of trans-conductance (g_m)?

💡 Hint: Consider it as a ratio that impacts amplification.

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Question 1

What does the term 'trans-conductance' refer to?

The ratio of output voltage to input current
The ratio of input voltage to output current
The ratio of output current to input voltage

💡 Hint: Think about how changes in voltage affect current outputs.

Question 2

True or False: PNP transistors use electrons as majority carriers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the charge carriers associated with both types of transistors.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a BJT with β = 150 and a base current of 5 µA, calculate the collector current.

💡 Hint: Apply the formula that relates current gain to collector current.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would the I-V characteristics of a given BJT change if the temperature is significantly increased?

💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects the behavior of charge carriers in the semiconductor.

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