Practice - Current Directions and Polarities
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Practice Questions
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What is the necessary condition for the base-emitter junction of a p-n-p transistor?
💡 Hint: Think about which terminal needs to be at a higher voltage.
Which direction does the emitter current flow in a p-n-p transistor?
💡 Hint: Remember the flow of current into the device.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What must be true for the base-emitter junction of a p-n-p transistor?
💡 Hint: Consider which voltage configuration allows current to flow.
Is it true that the collector current exits the transistor in the same direction as the emitter current for a p-n-p transistor?
💡 Hint: Visualize the flow of current directionally.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a p-n-p transistor with V_EB = 0.7V and V_EC = -8V, calculate whether the transistor is in the active region and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Check the bias conditions of both junctions.
Design a simple circuit using an n-p-n transistor, specifying required bias voltages to ensure proper functionality with given β value of 50.
💡 Hint: Use Ohm’s Law and KCL to establish relationships.
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