8.1.6 - Device Behavior and Circuit Design Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating collector current?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between collector current and base current.
Define current gain (β).
💡 Hint: It expresses how efficiently the transistor amplifies current.
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What is the primary relationship described in this section?
💡 Hint: Recall what determines the collector current.
True or False: Increasing V_CB generally increases collector current due to reduced base width.
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of voltage on depletion regions.
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Design a circuit that incorporates a BJT with specified β, ensuring you calculate the collector current accurately under different voltage conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider voltages applied at junctions and their impact on current.
Given a BJT with β = 120, how would you adjust the biasing conditions to optimize current output in various scenarios?
💡 Hint: Review how bias affects both junction conditions.
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